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A woman in a kimono, bound in shibari, kneels with her head bowed in a stylized, purple-toned image.
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On Seiu Ito And The Origins Of Kinbaku

Seiu Ito is a central figure in the history of kinbaku and shibari as we know them. Today, on his birthday, we celebrate International Kinbaku Day and pay tribute to his life, inspiration and vision.

Shibari Study Team
overlay of person performing aerial acrobatics on a hoop and person suspended in shibari rope
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Meet The Shibari Study Instructors: Fuoco

Aria Vega sits down with Fuoco to discuss a high-flying career that has traversed circus arts, shibari and, frequently, various continents in the name of both.

Aria Vega
Sign with bound hands labeled "Embodiment Rope Space," cozy room with cushions, brick wall, and wood
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My Journey To Opening The First Shibari Dojo In Africa

Reflections on building a dedicated rope bondage community space from scratch.

Astrid
A woman's upper torso is wrapped in rope and flowers with the Shibari Study logo replacing her head.
12 min read

Who We Are: The Shibari Study Team

The people bringing Shibari Study to your screens, scenes and wherever else being a rope nerd finds you.

Shibari Study Team