We have been surprised and gratified by the growing popularity of our on-line shibari classes at ShibariClasses.com. In just the past month, we have had a 50% increase in active students so we must be doing something right. In many ways, it shouldn’t come as a surprise since we offer quality tuition, with time to …
As much as I try to resist imported ‘traditions’, I’m going to go along with this one and add to the retail frenzy. We are doing a Black Friday special with 20% off all rope at ESINEM-Rope. This offer is open now and runs until Tuesday 29 November and covers all rope jute, hemp and semenawa …
UPDATE: Now on-line here We will be uploading a new tutorial to ShibariClasses.com very soon. I have just finished the edit for ‘Introductory one-rope shibari techniques’. I’m sticking with ‘one-rope’ as there is endless argument over the Japanese terms. ‘Ippon nawa’ is the technically correct literal translation, although ‘ichinawa’, an incorrect translation, seems to have been coined …
We are swimming in rope, so I’m going to be rationalising my stock and creating some unmissable offers. Watch this space for some amazing Black Friday shibari rope deals from ESINEM-Rope. I have just taken delivery of a very nice batch of Tossa Lite 6mm which I’ll be selling at prices so absurdly low that they …
This latest tutorial, shibari ‘Upper body ties made easy’, demonstrates and further explains ‘ingredients’ familiar from our other classes, e.g. ‘Tying techniques‘, through a variety of simple ‘recipes’. This brings a greater understanding of the engineering and associated aesthetics which develops your creativity safely. – Two M-shape arm ties – Two Teppo (rifle bearer) ties – …
The member’s area is finally getting an upgrade with everything being moved to the cloud, so it should be a heavenly experience once the transfer is complete 🙂 Unfortunately, it has taken longer than it should do to figure out all the behind the scenes connections so I have a backlog of videos to upload. …
In this first tutorial ‘No bar to shibari: Part I’ about tying the less abled, Cabi will share how he has worked with his partner, Kimokawaii, to overcome the challenges presented by a recent stroke. It affected one side of her body creating a range of other issues, e.g. increased pain, breathing difficulties, lack of movement …
UPDATE 1 Nov, 2016: Part I is now online here Shibari ‘Performance Techniques’, our latest course to be released in the next few days, is for everyone and is designed to improve your performance in both senses of the word. Whether you are on stage or tying your lover, firstly, is always a it performance …
I have noticed some surprising things about rope diameters and treatment while I have been taking detailed photos for products on ESINEM-Rope over the past couple of days to improve the listings. One thing that I wanted to do was to create close-ups of the various ropes to show them clearly and also to allow you …
A fantastic night of Japanese bondage performances, tutorials and socialising created by Esinem, Nina Russ & MoSaru, in collaboration with the Flying Dutchman London. BOUND has quickly established itself as London’s leading shibari event attracting performers and visitors worldwide. We have a wide and varied audience, not only the usual kinksters, but we are also delighted to see …