In this performance, Mosafir and Yana show more of a Japanese influence. They are wearing a kimono and yukata. Much of the the ropework is loose and asymmetrical. The body positions are asymmetrical. Even the background music has a Japanese sound to it.
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Shibari performers frequently create little skits to introduce their shibari performance. Here is a skit and shibari performance by Mosafir and Yana at the St Petersburg Ropefest in 2013.
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People all over the world have fun with shibari in different ways. Some like to replicate Japanese style rigging — with fast and loose ropework, asymmetrical and uncomfortable positions. Some like slower and more precise ropework and an intimate connection between rigger and model. Some like to use shibari as part of a BDSM scene. some use shibari as a sexual aid. Some prefer to use ropes to help the rigger and model create a living sculpture. And, some like to perform in front of an audience.
In this video, Cannon and Tifereth are having fun with shibari doing a comical skit in a performance before an audience in Toronto Canada. You can enjoy their skit too, by watching the video after the break. Continue reading
DeGiotto was invited to audition for a TV show and music video. He and his model, Elise, filmed this short video showing them just having fun with a very brief (90 second) shibari suspension.
DeGiotto used no special harnesses or special ties. The primary support in this suspension is a simple double wrap around Elise’s waist which then acted as a hip harness. Notice, Elise tied the knot completing the wrap around her stomach. This narrow wrap on Elise’s hips is very uncomfortable as the primary support in a suspension. Although some models, like Ellise, can tolerate it for a short time, some can’t tolerate it at all. The way he tied her hands works only in special and fun performances like this with experienced performers. It is not appropriate for a typical shibari scene.
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Gorgone is a beautiful and talented shibari model. She is also a very talented and accomplished shibari rigger.
This video is Gorgone’s and Alice’s performance at Booze Cooperativa (Upstairs) in Greece. Gorgone puts Alice in several classic shibari positions, and uses some BDSM type techniques typical of many shibari performances. Continue reading
Not only is Gorgone a beautiful and talented shibari model, she is also a very accomplished shibari rigger. In this video she demonstrates a self suspension.
As pointed out by the video director, Hope Plescia, — “Here, the power play dynamic between dominant and submissive, model and rigger, are dealt with internally through one woman’s exploration.”
The suspension includes a hip harness and single column ties.
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This video shows a shibari experience enjoyed by Asanawa and Gorgone. Gorgone is a beautiful and experienced shibari model. Her face shows her reactions to the sub space feelings she is experiencing. Beautiful.
Asanawa creates a nice suspension with a takate kote chest harness, and single column ties to support her legs. Simple. Effective.
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This video tutorial shows how to create a very nice karada body harness including double coin knots. MiShibari moves slowly so you can easily see his technique.
The karada harness can simply be decorative, or it can be a body harness used to anchor other ties.
This technique should be in your bag of techniques.
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This is a small
artistic video, showing two people enjoying a private shibari experience. There is no audience, except for us viewing the film.
The suspension rigging contains a takate kote, futomomo, and single column ties. Basic. Simple. Effective.
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This is a beautiful film by Gestoor. It clearly shows the emotional effects a bottom experiences sharing a private shibari play session.
Unlike many shibari performances in front of an audience, there is no audience for this session (except for us via this film).
This is a very well done film, showing two people enjoying shibari and the sub space a bottom typically experiences in a shibari suspension. The suspension is created simply with a takate kote chest harness and single column ties for the legs. Simple. Beautiful. Enjoyable.
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