Publisher's Synopsis
This book is well-detailed, and it gives a comprehensive Information on the different patterns of ties with illustrative photos. it contains a simple guide on shibari with illustrations and step-by-step instructions to understanding the basics of shibari knots with a description of the ropes and tips on tying the columns with some safety tips and also understanding causes, effects and recovery of radial nerves injuries.
The art of Shibari is beautiful and very complicated one. It's an ancient Japanese tradition that has been passed down through generations. It's not just a type of rope tying; it is fun, exploring and much more than just being tied up.
- History of shibari; What is shibari?
- Understanding Your Shibari Rope; Rope material, properties and uses, care and maintenance of shibari rope, how to safely wash your rope.
- Basic Knots, single column tie, friction hitches.
- Connecting ropes; larks head.
- Bondage safety; cutting tools, self-reflection, general safety advice, psychological aspects and TRE, pain processing strategies.
- Injury of the radial nerve; understanding causes, effects and recovery.
