This exquisite form of bondage, Nawa Shibari, came from the most practical of beginnings, that of confining prisoners, and extracting information from them. During the Edo period it came, and it was not until recently (1940s) that its use as an incredible erotic art form was realized. The knots are a sight to behold, even beyond the sensual thrill that is felt from being bound so.
Photography: Vondage by Lampeduza.
While at first it may appear to be a daunting task, the main focus upon the more complicated of knots is that of layering. A few basic knots are all that are required for trying the practice yourself, the square knot and the overhand knot. The practice itself is said to have hundreds of knots, each with their own symbolism. Time and patience is needed for the labor of winding the rope and knotting it, both keeping it tight enough and making the entire tie a thing of beauty.
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