What draws me to shibari is the intimate connection that a rope scene creates between partners. The interplay of intention, presence, trust, surrender and desire, along with the conscious shaping of the body. I like to move beyond simple replication of ties and instead understand why each tie is executed a certain way, enabling me to adapt and experiment with them more effectively. 

I started with shibari a few years ago and have since - slowly but surely - developed a slight obsession with the practice. First as a bottom and quickly also as a rigger. I now strive to give insight to both sides of the ropes. It’s part of my philosophy that bottoming, like rigging, is an active skill that requires practice and attention to detail. Both roles demand communication, and an understanding of the body and its limits. 

Find me on Instagram @shirin.shibari