# Shibari Atlas Full Index

> Expanded machine-readable index for Shibari Atlas: 920 people, 754 entities and 3772 documented relationships across 9 eras.

For a concise project guide, use [https://shibariatlas.org/llms.txt](https://shibariatlas.org/llms.txt). For the complete canonical URL inventory, use [https://shibariatlas.org/sitemap.xml](https://shibariatlas.org/sitemap.xml).

## Site

- [Shibari Atlas home](https://shibariatlas.org/): entry point for the project and entry search.
- [Lineage](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/): the time-based Bakushi Lineage view of people, entities and documented relationships.
- [Map](https://shibariatlas.org/map/): the located atlas dataset grouped by city and country.
- [Places](https://shibariatlas.org/places/): text directory for the map layer.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2026](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2026/): current calendar-year register of festivals, conventions, camps, retreats and other documented rope gatherings.
- [Workshops & classes 2026](https://shibariatlas.org/events/workshops/2026/): source-checked workshop listings and studio schedules.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2004 archive](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2004/): public schedule for 2004, including cancelled editions when documented.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2005 archive](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2005/): public schedule for 2005, including cancelled editions when documented.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2006 archive](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2006/): public schedule for 2006, including cancelled editions when documented.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2007 archive](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2007/): public schedule for 2007, including cancelled editions when documented.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2008 archive](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2008/): public schedule for 2008, including cancelled editions when documented.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2009 archive](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2009/): public schedule for 2009, including cancelled editions when documented.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2010 archive](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2010/): public schedule for 2010, including cancelled editions when documented.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2011 archive](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2011/): public schedule for 2011, including cancelled editions when documented.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2012 archive](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2012/): public schedule for 2012, including cancelled editions when documented.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2013 archive](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2013/): public schedule for 2013, including cancelled editions when documented.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2014 archive](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2014/): public schedule for 2014, including cancelled editions when documented.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2015 archive](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2015/): public schedule for 2015, including cancelled editions when documented.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2016 archive](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2016/): public schedule for 2016, including cancelled editions when documented.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2017 archive](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2017/): public schedule for 2017, including cancelled editions when documented.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2018 archive](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2018/): public schedule for 2018, including cancelled editions when documented.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2019 archive](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2019/): public schedule for 2019, including cancelled editions when documented.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2020 archive](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2020/): public schedule for 2020, including cancelled editions when documented.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2021 archive](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2021/): public schedule for 2021, including cancelled editions when documented.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2022 archive](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2022/): public schedule for 2022, including cancelled editions when documented.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2023 archive](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2023/): public schedule for 2023, including cancelled editions when documented.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2024 archive](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2024/): public schedule for 2024, including cancelled editions when documented.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2025 archive](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2025/): public schedule for 2025, including cancelled editions when documented.
- [Festivals & gatherings 2027](https://shibariatlas.org/events/2027/): public schedule for 2027, including cancelled editions when documented.
- [Workshops & classes 2027](https://shibariatlas.org/events/workshops/2027/): source-checked studio schedule for 2027.
- [About](https://shibariatlas.org/about/): project scope, beta status, licenses, correction path and credits.
- [Methodology](https://shibariatlas.org/methodology/): inclusion criteria, evidence standards, relationship categories and limitations.
- [Sources](https://shibariatlas.org/sources/): public citations and reference records.
- [Updates](https://shibariatlas.org/updates/): dated dataset and interface changes.
- [XML sitemap](https://shibariatlas.org/sitemap.xml): complete canonical URL inventory.

## People (920)

- [-EM-](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/em-memphis/), RIGGER · TEACHER · WHIP EDUCATOR: Memphis-based US rope artist, whip enthusiast and BDSM educator using the public handle -EM-.
- [17strockholmsyndrome](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/17strockholmsyndrome/), RIGGER · STUDIO CO-OWNER: Valencia-based rope practitioner, performer and organizer working publicly as 17strockholmsyndrome.
- [A-Nicolas](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nicolas-yoroi/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Belgian rope artist, educator, rigger and photographer now working publicly as A-Nicolas, formerly Nicolas Yoroï.
- [Aaron Blanchard](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/aaron-blanchard/), SHIBARI TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Raleigh-Durham-area shibari teacher, performer and organizer behind Triangle Shibari.
- [Addie](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/addie/), MODEL · TEACHER: Vancouver-based rope educator, switch, model / bottoming educator and self-suspension enthusiast.
- [aerinmola (灰魚)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/knottymola/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Hong Kong rope practitioner and instructor working publicly as 灰魚, aerinmola and KnottyMola.
- [Aether Olivier](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/aether-olivier/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Berlin- and Geneva-based rope artist, teacher and performer working publicly as Aether Olivier.
- [Ageha Asagi (浅葱アゲハ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ageha-asagi/), MODEL · AERIAL PERFORMER: Japanese model, aerial performer, illustrator and writer active publicly from 2003.
- [Agustin Tentesion](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/agustin-tentesion/), PHOTOGRAPHER · ARTIST: Barcelona-based BDSM and shibari photographer / visual artist working publicly as Agustin Tentesion.
- [Ai Yuki (結城あい)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ai-yuki/), MODEL · ROPE PERFORMER: Osaka-facing SM practitioner, model and rope performer working publicly as Ai Yuki / 結城あい.
- [Aimi (あいみ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/aimi-feti/), KINBAKU MODEL · PERFORMER · PRODUCER: Japanese model, performer and Aimist producer working publicly as Aimi / あいみ / @aimi_feti.
- [Air](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/air/), RIGGER · EDUCATOR: US queer, disabled NB/trans rope educator and somatics-informed switch working as a self-tier, rigger and rope bottom.
- [Airi (あいり)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/airi-yoridokoro/), MODEL · PERFORMER · ORGANIZER: Tokyo / Ikebukuro show model, performer and Yoridokoro support / organizer working publicly as Airi / あいり.
- [Aisha Cruz](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/aisha-cruz/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Barcelona-based shibari / autosuspension teacher, performer and artist from Andalusian theatre context.
- [AKA (赤)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/aka-shibari/), RIGGER · TEACHER: South Korea-based rigger and Ichinawakai instructor working publicly as AKA / 赤.
- [Akane (あかね)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/akane/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Japanese kinbaku model / ukete and performer.
- [Akane](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/akane-byonin-no-ato/), MODEL · PERFORMER · ROPE BOTTOM: Buenos Aires-based rope model, rope-bottom and performer using the public @akane.
- [Akechi Denki (明智伝鬼)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/denki-akechi/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Central figure of the late-Shōwa / early-Heisei kinbaku boom and founder of the Akechi-ryū lineage. 1940–2005.
- [Akechi Kagura (明智神楽)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/akechi-kagura/), MODEL · PERFORMER · TEACHER: Japanese kinbaku model, performer and co-teacher in the Akechi Kanna / Kanna-ryu orbit.
- [Akechi Kanna (明智神凪)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/akechi-kanna/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Japanese nawashi born 1972 in Asakusa, Tokyo. 1972–.
- [Akira Nawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/akira-nawa-brazil/), TEACHER · EDUCATOR · ARTIST: Brazilian shibari artist, educator and performer based in São Paulo.
- [Akiyoshi Ran (秋吉巒)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ran-akiyoshi/), ILLUSTRATOR: Showa-era Japanese illustrator and painter active across postwar customs / SM magazine publishing. 1922–1981.
- [Akuaku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/akuaku/), TEACHER · PERFORMER: Tokyo / Nice rope teacher, performer and author also credited as Marc/Aku Aku.
- [Al Walthery](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/al-walthery/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Brussels-based rigger, shibari instructor and performer working publicly as Al Walthery / Al-Walthery.
- [Alberto Noshibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/alberto-noshibari/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Barcelona-based shibari teacher, rigger and artist, director of the Noshibari Art project.
- [Aleksandra Bor](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/aleksandra-bor/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Moscow / Yerevan rigger, performer and teacher.
- [Aleksei Kalatsky](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/aleksei-kalatsky/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Belarusian rope artist, performer, shibari teacher and event organizer based around Minsk.
- [Alex Bombarda](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/alex-bombarda/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Saint Petersburg rope performer.
- [Alex DeLarge](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/alex-delarge/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Italian rigger and performer based in Milan.
- [Alex Hitch](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/alex-hitch/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Moscow-based Russian bondage artist and teacher.
- [Alex Kin](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/alex-kin/), RIGGER · TEACHER · FOUNDER: Bali-facing shibari rigger, teacher and K-Shibari / Shibari.
- [Alex Nagor](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/alex-nagor/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Helsinki-based Finnish shibari and kinbaku rigger, teacher, performer, photographer and organizer.
- [Alexander MA](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/alexander-ma/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Berlin-based kinbaku rigger, researcher, educator and performer behind Discover Kinbaku with Natasha NawaTaNeko.
- [Alexey Poryadnov](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/alexey-poryadnov/), TEACHER · NAWASHI · ORGANISER · PERFORMER: Moscow bondage artist, teacher, performer and Shibaru co-organizer.
- [Alexielle](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/alexielle/), RIGGER · MODEL · TEACHER · PHOTOGRAPHER: UK-scene rope switch, rigger / bottom, photographer and educator.
- [Alexis D](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/alexis-d/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Athens-based Greek rope / BDSM performer publicly active as Alexis D.
- [Alfil Barcelona](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/alfil-barcelona/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Barcelona-based bondage / shibari rigger, teacher and performer working publicly as Alfil / Alfil Barcelona.
- [Alfy](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/alfy-lithuania/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Lithuanian rope performer and rigger visible through the current LIMITS / LITEXPO public trail and Vilnius PAKILIMAS / Take-Off programming.
- [Alhazred.sh](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/alhazred-sh/), RIGGER · KINBAKU PHOTOGRAPHER: Rome-based kinbaku photographer and rigger working publicly as Alhazred.
- [AliceMissWunderland](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/alice-misswunderland/), PERFORMER: Long-running European rope-community participant and performer working publicly as AliceMissWunderland.
- [Alina Ribakova](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sunrise-shibari/), SHIBARI ARTIST · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Ukrainian shibari artist, model, teacher and organizer working publicly as Alina Ribakova / Sunrise Shibari.
- [Alita Greenblack](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/alita-greenblack/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Chilean rigger, teacher, performer and organizer publicly working as Alita Greenblack, with public contact routed through the `@margaret.
- [Alive Ropes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/alive-ropes/), RIGGER · PHOTOGRAPHER · TEACHER · ORGANISER: Prague-based rigger, photographer, martial-arts / self-defence instructor and rope educator working publicly as Alive Ropes.
- [Alléria Caldin](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/alleria-caldin/), ROPE BOTTOM · MODEL · PERFORMER: Bordeaux-associated rope bottom, model and performer working publicly as Alléria Caldin / Alleria.
- [Alma Ardor](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/alma-ardor/), ROPE MODEL · WORKSHOP EDUCATOR: Berlin-based art model, rope model and workshop educator working publicly as Alma Ardor / @almaardor.
- [Amanita](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/amanita/), ROPE ARTIST · PERFORMER: Portugal-born, nomadic rope artist and performer working publicly as Amanita / @amanitaropes.
- [Amiya Bhanushali](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/amiya-bhanushali/), SHIBARI ARTIST · EDUCATOR: India-based shibari artist, educator, performer and curator behind Silly Hands Shibari.
- [Amnesia Jane](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/amnesia-jane/), TEACHER · SELF-TIER: Vancouver-based rope teacher and self-tying / self-suspension practitioner working publicly as Amnesia Jane.
- [Amrita (アムリタ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/amrita/), KINBAKUSHI · MISTRESS · PERFORMER: Japanese professional mistress, kinbakushi / shibari artist and fetish performer active internationally from the early 2000s.
- [Amy May](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/amy-may/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Finnish rope artist, teacher, performer and organiser based in Helsinki.
- [Ana Sweet](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ana-sweet/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: France-facing rigger, teacher and performer working publicly as Ana Sweet.
- [Anastasia Afanaseva](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/afnseva/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Russian shibari artist, rigger, teacher and performer working publicly as afnseva.
- [Anastasia Bushueva](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/anastasia-bushueva/), RIGGER · MODEL · PERFORMER: Anastasia Bushueva, also known as Anirifez Rope, is a contemporary rigger, model and performer active in Belgrade's NekoNeko Studio.
- [Anastasia Curs](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/anastasia-curs/), ROPE BOTTOM · MODEL · PERFORMER: Rope bottom, model and performer active in Poland under the name Anastasia Curs / @curs.
- [Anastasia Suazo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/anastasia-suazo/), ARTIST · EDUCATOR: Mexico-based shibari artist, educator and performer originally from Russia, founder of Voudou Ropes.
- [Andrea Kurogami](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kurogami/), RIGGER · TEACHER · STUDIO FOUNDER: Italian rigger, performer, teacher and co-founder of Peony Studio in Turin.
- [Andrea La quarta corda](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/andrea-la-quarta-corda/), RIGGER · TEACHER · AUTHOR: Italian Japanese-bondage rigger, teacher, performer and author known as La quarta corda.
- [Andrea Rimon](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/andrea-rimon/), ARTIST · EDUCATOR · ROPE TEACHER: Chicago-based artist, educator and rope / kinbaku teacher, formerly working publicly as ApikorosRope.
- [Andrea Ropes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/andrea-ropes/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Italian rigger, performer and international shibari teacher from Modena.
- [Andreas Regner](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/andreas-regner/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Strausberg / Ostbrandenburg rigger, teacher and Fesselkunstraum project lead.
- [Andree](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/andree-shibari-bremen/), TEACHER · RIGGER: Bremen Osada-ryu teacher behind Shibari Bremen Dojo.
- [Andrei Tanto](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/andrei-tanto/), PHOTOGRAPHER · ROPE ARTIST: Russian photographer and rope artist also working as Kinbaku Tanto / Nawashi Tanto.
- [Andy Buru](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/andy-buru/), TEACHER · BODYWORKER: Swedish, Stockholm-based / nomadic rope teacher, bodyworker, writer and bondage artist.
- [Ange_Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ange-shibari/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Paris-based shibari teacher, rigger and organizer using the Ange_Shibari identity.
- [Angela Nawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/angela-nawa/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ARTIST: Barcelona-based multidisciplinary artist, educator and shibari rigger.
- [Angie Ziv](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/angie-ziv/), MODEL · PERFORMER · TEACHER: Belgrade-based rope performer, model and teacher.
- [Anitta](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/anitta/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Copenhagen-based rope bondage teacher and facilitator working with Gabrielle in the House of Play / Copenhagen kink scene.
- [Ann Antidote](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ann-antidote/), TEACHER · PERFORMER: Berlin-based queer shibari teacher, performer and multidisciplinary artist working publicly as Ann Antidote.
- [Anna Aurora](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/anna-aurora/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Polish kinbaku model and performer also appearing as Aurora / Kinky Aurora.
- [Anna Bones](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/anna-bones/), NAWASHI · MODEL · TEACHER: London-based British shibari educator.
- [Anna Kidd](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/anna-kidd/), MODEL · ROPE PERFORMER: Australian model and rope performer working publicly as Anna Kidd / `@annakidd__`.
- [Anna Kii](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/anna-kii/), ROPE ARTIST · DESIGNER: Russian-born, London-based designer and shibari / rope artist behind Figure of A, a wearable rope and bondage-fashion brand explicitly built.
- [Anna Konoplova](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/anna-konoplova/), ARTIST · PERFORMER: Ukrainian shibari art performer living and creating in Vilnius with partner and model Tatsiana Ulasevich.
- [Anna Lysee](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/anna-lysee/), ORGANISER · RIGGER: Berlin-based educator, organiser, rope practitioner, coach, rigger and model working at the intersection of embodiment, sexuality and.
- [Anna Noctuelle](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/anna-noctuelle/), MODEL · TEACHER · PERFORMER: London-based shibari teacher, performer and practitioner with over twenty years of dedication to rope (discovered shibari over 15 years ago).
- [Anoxia Rope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/anoxia-rope/), ROPE ARTIST · EDUCATOR · ORGANIZER: Chicago-based rope artist, performer and educator working publicly as Anoxia / Nox.
- [Antartica](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/antartica/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Amsterdam-based show creator, pole dancer, shibari artist and private-session provider working publicly as Antartica.
- [Anya Demure](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/anya-demure/), MODEL · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Brooklyn / New York-based rope-bondage teacher, performer, model and rope bottom.
- [Aoki Junko (青木順子)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/aoki-junko/), PERFORMER · MODEL: Historical Japanese SM-stage performer and model active from the early 1960s into the 1970s.
- [Aram Oganezov](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/aram-oganezov/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Saint Petersburg rigger, performer and event host.
- [Araneo Kinbaku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/araneo-morphae/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Lyon / Villeurbanne-based shibari teacher, rigger and organizer.
- [Arisue Go (有末剛)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/go-arisue/), NAWASHI · PERFORMER · TEACHER: Tokyo-based kinbaku performer, teacher and author born in 1954. 1954–.
- [Arkady The Sadist](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/arkady-the-sadist/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Miami-based US rigger, sadist, performer and organizer working publicly as Arkady The Sadist.
- [Arkaitz / Pingu Ropes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/pingu-ropes/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ARTIST: Donostialdea-based rigger, educator and rope artist working publicly as Arkaitz / Pingu Ropes.
- [Arlis](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/arlis/), TEACHER · RIGGER: Berlin/German rope trainer associated with the Osada Kinbaku e.
- [Aropeartist](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/aropeartist/), RIGGER · ROPE BOTTOM · TEACHER · PERFORMER · ORGANIZER: Lille-based rigger, rope bottom, teacher, performer and organizer working publicly as Aropeartist / Oka.
- [Arseniy Nazaruk](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/arseniy-nazaruk/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Saint Petersburg shibari practitioner, teacher and performer working publicly as Arseniy Nazaruk and Arsen Shibari.
- [Artefackt](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/artefackt/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Moscow-based Russian bondage artist and RopeFest performer.
- [Arto](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/arto-seilhafen/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Berlin-based contemporary-rope teacher and rigger working publicly through Seilhafen.
- [Artpop](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/artpop/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Germany-based model, pole artist and performer working publicly as Artpop.
- [Arya Dark](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/arya-dark/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Saint Petersburg shibari rigger, teacher and performer.
- [Asame](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/asame/), PERFORMER · MODEL: Japanese rope-performance model and performer working publicly as Asame / 麻雨.
- [Asami Hime](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/asami-hime/), MODEL · PHOTOGRAPHER · PERFORMER: Los Angeles-born, Barcelona / Tokyo / LA-based half-Japanese model, photographer and shibari-model performer working publicly as Asami.
- [Ash Snare](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ash-snare/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Australian nawashi based in Melbourne.
- [Asiana](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/asiana/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Dutch rope artist, teacher, performer and event organizer from Amsterdam.
- [Asimira](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/asimira/), RIGGER · MODEL · TEACHER: Dutch rope switch, rigger, model, teacher and photographer with current Berlin scene presence and earlier Rotterdam / Ellipsis context.
- [Asteria](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/asteria-rope/), ROPE SWITCH · SELF-SUSPENDER · TEACHER: Madison-associated rope switch, self-suspender and educator working publicly as Asteria_rope.
- [Astra](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/astra-ukraine/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Ukrainian rigger, educator and performer active under the name Astra / Astra Shibari.
- [Astrid](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/astrid-desire-lines/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Cape Town rope educator and community organizer publicly active as Astrid / Desire Lines.
- [Atrim Namor](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/atrim-namor/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Swiss rope artist, rigger, teacher and performer behind Seilsport.
- [Atypi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/atypi/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Germany-based model and performer credited by BoundCon 2026 as Atypi in the Marie Sauvage & Atypi main-stage performance and the Sensual.
- [august](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/august/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Russian bondage practitioner, model and performer in the current Moscow Shibaru orbit.
- [AuraLee33](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/auralee33/), MODEL · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: US rope bottom educator, editor and RopeDaddy Studios collaborator.
- [Avalon](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/avalon/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Australia-based shibari / kinbaku teacher, performer and organizer publicly credited as Avalon / 123avalon.
- [AwA](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nawa-duck/), ROPE MODEL · ARTIST: Hong Kong-scene rope model and artist working publicly as AwA / @nawa_duck.
- [Ayame](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ayame-shanghai/), MODEL · ORGANIZER: Japanese rope bottom, organizer and translator active in the Shanghai rope scene.
- [Azazello](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/azazello-kinbaku/), RIGGER: Montreal-based rope rigger working publicly as Azazello / @azazello.
- [Azure](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/azure-spb/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Saint Petersburg rope performer.
- [Barkas (春露)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/barkas/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · WRITER: Canadian kinbakushi, mathematical physicist, and bondage researcher based in Vancouver.
- [Basanos](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/basanos/), TEACHER · PERFORMER: Australia-based Kazami-Ryu teacher and performer in the Evil Girls HQ / Oceania line.
- [Bastet Yurei](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/bastet-yurei/), RIGGER · ROPE BOTTOM · PERFORMER: Milan-based Italian rope bottom, rigger and performer working publicly as Bastet Yurei and, in burlesque / stage contexts, Bettie Buio.
- [Bavragor](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/bavragor/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Kiel-based German shibari trainer, organizer and performer.
- [Bella](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/bella-lu-bella-rope/), ROPE SWITCH · TEACHER: San Diego rope switch and instructor working publicly as Bella / @lu_bella_rope.
- [BENI](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/beni-shibari/), SHIBARI ARTIST · PERFORMER · DIRECTOR: Tokyo-based Japanese shibari artist, performer and director in Hajime Kinoko's Ichinawakai / ROPES orbit.
- [Benignus](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/benignus/), TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Hamburg-based shibari teacher, organizer and photographer using the Benignus identity.
- [Benoit Descordes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/benoit-descordes/), RIGGER · TEACHER: French / Paris-based shibari teacher, rigger and model.
- [Bergborg](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/bergborg/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Stockholm-based rope teacher, researcher and writer working with Sansblague.
- [Berilio Art Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/berilio-art-shibari/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Bogotá-based shibari / BDSM educator, rigger, organizer and photographer working as Berilio Art Shibari / Pablo Jiménez.
- [BeShibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/beshibari/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Belgian shibari artist, performer, teacher and organizer, described by Shibari Lounge as one of the leading artists in the Belgian shibari.
- [Bex Tatsunawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/bex-tatsunawa/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: London / Essex-based shibari educator, rigger, rope model, performer and photographer working publicly as Bex Tatsunawa.
- [BH.Rope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/bh-rope/), ROPE-PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR: Toronto-active rope-performance director working publicly as BH.
- [Bimbo Daddy Lu](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/bimbo-daddy-lu/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Los Angeles-based switchy rope person, educator and community member.
- [Bina Taverna](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/bina-taverna/), SHIBARI FACILITATOR · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Swiss-facing shibari and tantra facilitator, teacher, performer and retreat organizer.
- [Blue](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/blue-voxbody/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER · ORGANIZER: Bay Area rope educator, performer and founder of VoxBody Studio.
- [Bodacious_Minx](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/bodacious-minx/), SWITCH · RIGGER · SELF-SUSPENDER · EDUCATOR: US rope switch, rigger, bottom, self-suspender and educator presenting with Knot_head.
- [BondageOtter](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/bondageotter/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: San Francisco Bay Area queer rope switch, teacher and organizer focused on men-tying-men and masc-of-center rope.
- [Bondagious](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/bondagious/), TEACHER · PERFORMER: Montreal-based Canadian rope teacher and performer working publicly as Bondagious.
- [Boris Mosafir](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/boris-mosafir/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Russian nawashi, teacher, photographer and organizer; founder of Shibari Club Yugen and RopeSchool, creator of the ArtCo rope-event umbrella. –2026.
- [Boshai](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/privateboshai/), ROPE ARTIST · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Boshai is a Boston-based rope artist, rigger, performer and educator active since 2013, with current private teaching in the Worcester area.
- [Braxas](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/braxas/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Belfast-based rigger, teacher and organizer publicly appearing as Braxas / Andrew Braxas.
- [Briki](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/briki/), MODEL · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Stockholm-based rope bottom, rope switch, teacher and performer publicly appearing as Briki.
- [Burgundy Rose](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/burgundy-rose/), TEACHER · PERFORMER · ROPE SWITCH · SELF-SUSPENDER: Bristol-based rope artist, shibari educator, performer, rope switch and self-suspender with a movement-led theatre, circus and dance.
- [ButterflyBondage](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/butterflybondage/), TEACHER · COACH: Dutch shibari teacher, coach and relationship therapist teaching as ButterflyBondage / Butterfly.
- [Cait / ropespaced](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/cait-ropespaced/), EDUCATOR · STUDIO CO-OWNER: Southern Maine / Portland rope educator, performer and studio co-owner working publicly as Cait / ropespaced.
- [Cannon](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/cannon/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: US rope-bondage teacher, performer and photographer based around the Ann Arbor / North American convention circuit.
- [Caritia](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/caritia/), TEACHER · ARTIST: Berlin-based kink and BDSM educator, artist, coach and rope/shibari teacher.
- [Carnivore](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/carnivore/), PHOTOGRAPHER · FILMMAKER · KINK EDUCATOR: Berlin-based kink photographer, visual artist, filmmaker and educator, also known as Swen Brandy / CarnivorePic. 1976–.
- [Cath After Dark](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/cath-after-dark/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Barcelona-based rope bottom, model, performer and organizer working publicly as Cath After Dark.
- [Ceci Ferox](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ceci-ferox/), TEACHER · ARTIST: Finnish-origin, Berlin-based queer sexologist, kink activist, sex therapist and rope teacher.
- [Charles Ilcoatl](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/charles-ilcoatl/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ARTIST · PERFORMER: Mexico City shibari educator, rigger, performer and multidisciplinary artist who leads the independent Arte Shibari teaching project and its.
- [CherryRopes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/cherryropes/), RIGGER · ORGANIZER: Krasnoyarsk bondage artist, rope maker, photographer, performer and organizer.
- [Cheyenne Sapphire](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/cheyenne-sapphire/), SHIBARI ARTIST · TEACHER · FACILITATOR: International shibari, ritual, tantra and embodiment practitioner working publicly as Cheyenne Sapphire.
- [Chiaki (千明)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/deshi-chiaki/), NAWASHI: Tokyo-based Japanese kinbakushi, dominatrix and educator.
- [Chiara Fenice](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/chiara-fenice/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Italian rope model, performer and long-term partner / collaborator of Andrea Ropes.
- [Chihiro of Tokyo (ちひろ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/chihiro-ichinawakai/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Tokyo-based shibari performer and Ichinawakai instructor working publicly as Chihiro of Tokyo / @chr_shibari.
- [Chris Be](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/chris-be/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · PERFORMER: German nawashi, teacher and performer based in Munich.
- [Christian Nawa Leiva](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/christian-nawa-leiva/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Chilean rigger, teacher and organizer publicly using the `@ropeshop.
- [Christian Red](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/christian-red/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Nottingham-area UK full-time rigger, teacher, performer and event runner.
- [Christophe Bolduc](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/christophe-bolduc/), RIGGER · MODEL · STUDIO OWNER · WOODWORKER: Montreal-based rigger, model, woodworker and Tension MTL owner working publicly as Christophe Bolduc / Chris / Cwiss.
- [Cinnamon](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/cinnamon-living/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Western Australia shibari educator, performer, rigger and self-tier working publicly as Cinnamon / Cinnamon_Living.
- [Claire Adams](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/claire-adams/), RIGGER · DIRECTOR · ROPE MAKER: US-based Western bondage rigger, director, BDSM educator, rope maker and model in the Kink.
- [Cléo Dubois](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/cleo-dubois/), BONDAGE EDUCATOR · RIGGER · RITUALIST: San Francisco Bay Area BDSM and bondage educator, rigger and ritualist whose public leather and sexuality-education history dates to the.
- [Clover Brook](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/clover-brook/), MODEL · PHOTOGRAPHER: Ireland-born, England-based kinbaku model, photographer, rope-bottom educator and long-term WykD Dave collaborator. 1986–.
- [Coach (コーチ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/coach/), KINBAKU TEACHER · PERFORMER · BAR OPERATOR: Yokohama-born Japanese kinbaku teacher, performer and Ueno Fetish Bar Curiouss master working publicly as Coach / コーチ. 1963–.
- [CoCo Katsura](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/coco-katsura/), ROPE PERFORMER · WORKSHOP TEACHER: Tokyo-born, Berlin-based shibari and performance artist working publicly as CoCo Katsura.
- [Colin / ropespringseternal](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ropespringseternal/), ROPE PRACTITIONER · SELF-TIER · TEACHER: Rope practitioner and educator working publicly as Colin / ropespringseternal.
- [Conor Aphilia](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/conor-aphilia/), RIGGER · EDUCATOR · STUDIO OWNER: London-based shibari practitioner, instructor and Aphilia Studio owner.
- [Cons](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/cons-in-ropes/), ROPE MODEL · PERFORMER · CO-TEACHER: Berlin-associated rope model, performer and workshop co-teacher working publicly as Cons / @cons_in_ropes.
- [conStellate](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/con-stellate/), ROPE PRESENTER · PRACTITIONER: Houston-based rope practitioner and presenter working publicly as conStellate / Stella.
- [Cooper Bights](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/cooper-bights/), ROPE COMMUNITY HOST: New York rope-community organizer working publicly as Cooper Bights.
- [Cordafortis](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/cordafortis/), RIGGER · ORGANIZER: Swiss rope practitioner and Encordages Lémaniques team member using the public name Cordafortis.
- [CurleyAthena](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/curleyathena/), ROPE BOTTOM · PERFORMER · FACILITATOR: Rope bottom, performer and facilitator working publicly as CurleyAthena / Athena.
- [CuteButDeadly](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/cutebutdeadly/), MODEL · ROPE BOTTOM · SELF-TIER: New York-based rope bottom, self-tier, budding switch, model and presenter working publicly as CuteButDeadly / Baby Deadly.
- [Cyril Grillon](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/cyril-grillon/), ORGANIZER · STUDIO FOUNDER: French / Paris-based founder and long-running public manager of Place des Cordes.
- [Daemon / Stabby](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/daemon-stabby/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: US rope teacher and organizer working publicly as Daemon / Stabby / StabbyDerg.
- [Daki / Dee Sapalo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/dee-sapalo/), RIGGER · TEACHER · SHIBARI.PH DIRECTOR: Filipino rope artist, educator and community organizer based in Makati, publicly known as Dee Sapalo and Daki.
- [Damon Pierce](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/damon-pierce/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ROPE MAKER: US-based Western bondage rigger, rope artist, BDSM educator, rope maker and adult-media director / producer.
- [Dan Apus Monoceros](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/dan-apus/), RIGGER · COACH: Berlin-based shibari coach, kink coach, rope artist, performer and event maker working publicly as Dan Apus Monoceros.
- [Dan Carabas](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/dan-carabas/), ARTIST · TEACHER: Romanian-born, Berlin-based multidisciplinary artist, photographer, shibari artist and instructor.
- [Dan Oniroku (団鬼六)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/oniroku-dan/), WRITER · PUBLISHER: Born Yukihiko Kuroiwa on 16 April 1931 in Shiga Prefecture; died 6 May 2011 from oesophageal cancer at 80. 1931–2011.
- [Danarama](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/danarama/), RIGGER · TEACHER · AUTHOR · DIRECTOR: San Francisco-facing rope rigger, educator, author and director.
- [Dancehalldyke](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/dancehalldyke/), RIGGER · MODEL · TEACHER: San Francisco Bay Area rope artist, switch, teacher and performer also known as Kit / Juno Sloane.
- [Dany Cox](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/dany-cox/), ROPE ARTIST · PERFORMER: Perth-based Australian rope artist and performer working publicly as Dany Cox / `@danydayze`.
- [Daria Dollanee](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/daria-dollanee/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Current-scene Thai rope model and occasional performance collaborator publicly appearing as Daria Dollanee / @149cm.
- [Darkness Hyde](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/darkness-hyde/), SHIBARI ARTIST · EVENT PRODUCER: Houston shibari artist and event producer working publicly as Darkness Hyde / Jesse Salazar.
- [DarkShibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/darkshibari/), RIGGER · PHOTOGRAPHER · ARTIST: Romanian rope artist, rigger and photographer active in Bucharest.
- [Dasniya Sommer](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/dasniya-sommer/), TEACHER · PERFORMER · ORGANIZER: Berlin dancer, choreographer and shibari teacher who co-founded schwelle7 with Felix Ruckert.
- [David Mantonero](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/david-mantonero/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Romagna / Forli-area rigger, performer and beginner-rope presenter working publicly as David Mantonero / Dav Frassineti.
- [Davide La Greca](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/davide-la-greca/), KINBAKUSHI · TEACHER: Italian kinbakushi, teacher, performer and author whose public alias is MaestroBD.
- [Davide LaoDai](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/laodai-davide/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Italian professional rigger, shibari artist and teacher also known as Laodai, a name he says the community gave him while he was living in.
- [Defkongice](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/defkongice/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Czech shibari artist, rigger, teacher and organizer working publicly under the name Defkongice.
- [Dercein](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/dercein/), PHOTOGRAPHER · RIGGER · TEACHER: Chilean photographer, rigger and BDSM / shibari educator publicly working as Dercein / @dercein.
- [Destroy Angel](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/destroy-angel/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · STUDIO FOUNDER: Thailand-based shibari artist, performer and teacher working publicly as Destroy Angel.
- [Devilnawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/devilnawa/), SHIBARI EDUCATOR · FOUNDER: Honolulu-based shibari / Japanese bondage educator, artist and coach working publicly as Devilnawa.
- [Diabolicart](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/diabolicart/), RIGGER · ROPE ARTIST · PHOTOGRAPHER · STUDIO OPERATOR: Munich-based rope artist, bondage photographer and studio operator working publicly as Diabolicart.
- [Diana Vera](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/diana-vera/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Prague-based rigger and shibari teacher.
- [Dirty Kudo (ダーティ工藤)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/dirty-kudo/), KINBAKUSHI · DIRECTOR: Japanese kinbakushi, director, producer and writer born in Hokkaido in 1954. 1954–.
- [DirtyArchangel](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/dirty-archangel/), PHOTOGRAPHER · ARTIST: New York-based rope / BDSM photographer and artist associated with the NYC Street Shibari team.
- [DirtyVonP](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/dirty-von-p/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER · AUTHOR: French rigger, teacher, performer and author behind Ecole des Cordes.
- [DK Blackfish](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/dk-blackfish/), RIGGER · ROPE ARTIST · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Los Angeles-facing non-binary rope artist, teacher and performer working publicly as DK Blackfish / Blackfish Rope Works and earlier as.
- [Dmitriy Arachnid](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/dmitriy-arachnid/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Nizhny Novgorod rigger and performer.
- [Dmytro Val](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/dmytro-val/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PLATFORM OPERATOR: Kyiv-based Ukrainian rigger, teacher, performer and editor working publicly as Dmytro Val.
- [Docvale](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/docvale/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: French kinbakushi based in Paris.
- [Dom Ragnar](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/dom-ragnar/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Israel-based shibari rigger, teacher and performer.
- [Domina Lynnette](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/domina-lynnette/), DUNGEON OWNER · PERFORMER: Chicago dominatrix, creative performer and dungeon owner working publicly as Domina Lynnette.
- [Door](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/door/), MODEL · TEACHER: Dutch kinbaku model, performer, writer and educator behind SMothered.
- [Dov](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/dov-washi-nawashi/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: NYC-based rope-bondage educator, artist, photographer and organizer working publicly as Dov / Washi Nawashi.
- [Dr Fatso](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/dr-fatso/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Italian bondage teacher, rigger and author working publicly as Dr Fatso / DrFatso, also named as Angelo Tamburello.
- [Dragon](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/dragon-shibari-adelaide/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Adelaide-based Australian rigger and Shibari Adelaide instructor working publicly as Dragon / @ll_dragon_l.
- [Dreaded Misconception](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/dreaded-misconception/), PERFORMER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Adelaide performer, model and photographer working publicly as Dreaded Misconception / @dreadedmisconception and TJ Da Rocha.
- [Dreadful Rabbit](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/dreadful-rabbit/), RIGGER · WRITER · MAKER: Russian rope / wax-play maker and writer behind the public Sirin da Alkonost / birdsofjoyandsorrow project.
- [Drinking Fox](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/drinking-fox/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Belarusian / Minsk-linked rigger and performer.
- [Ebi McKnotty](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ebi-mcknotty/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Quebec City-based rope lover, self-tier, educator and community creator behind Rope365 and Cordespace.
- [Ederson Syvongsa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ederson-syvongsa/), RIGGER · ARTIST · PERFORMER · PROJECT CREATOR: Millcreek / Salt Lake City rope artist, rigger and performer who created Sacred Tie Shibari.
- [Eizo Chiba (千葉栄三)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/eizo-chiba/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Tokyo-based kinbakushi, part of the Tanbikai group; teacher of Ibarako Harumayu.
- [Elata](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/elata/), TEACHER · PHOTOGRAPHER: French shibari trainer, photographer and performer using the Elata identity.
- [Elena Strawberry](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/elena-strawberry/), TEACHER · RIGGER: Graz-based shibari educator, session rigger and photographer behind Shibari Graz.
- [Elfego Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/elfego-shibari/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · ARTIST: Mexico City-facing rope artist and teacher working publicly as Elfego Shibari / Elfego Bakushi.
- [Elie](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/elie-shibari/), TEACHER · PRACTITIONER: Turku-based rope and BDSM educator working publicly as Elie / @elie_shibari.
- [Elsa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/elsa-entangled-witch/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Tallinn-based Estonian rope model and performer appearing publicly as Elsa.
- [Ema Kuroko](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/emakuroko/), EDITOR · PHOTOGRAPHER: Italy / Milan-based kinbaku-media editor and photographer working as Ema Kuroko / @emakuroko.
- [Emily Ann](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/emily-ann/), MODEL: Berlin-based kinbaku model working publicly as Emily Ann / @emilyann_kinbaku.
- [Emmanuel Thibert](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/emmanuel-handsoferos/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Berlin-based intimate-connection coach, master hypnotist and rope artist working publicly as Hands of Eros.
- [Ena Dahl](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ena-dahl/), TEACHER · PERFORMER · ORGANIZER: Oslo-raised, Berlin-based rope (s)witch, conscious-kink educator, author, bodyworker and SPNKD Berlin creative lead / GM.
- [Enchou (園長)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/enchou/), KINBAKUSHI · STUDIO OPERATOR: Kurashiki / Okayama-based Japanese kinbakushi working publicly as 園長 / Enchou.
- [Enji Rayd](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/enji-rayd/), RIGGER · TEACHER: German shibari artist, teacher and performer from Berlin.
- [Enot](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/enot/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Almaty / Moscow shibari master, teacher, performer and organizer around the TEMA.
- [Entangled Witch](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/entangled-witch/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Tallinn-based Estonian rope practitioner, teacher, performer and organizer publicly appearing as Entangled Witch.
- [Erato Bänana](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/erato-banana/), NAWASHI · MODEL · TEACHER: Paris-based rope switch, shibari instructor and performer.
- [Eric Shore](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/eric-shore/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Lyon-based French shibari / kinbaku teacher, rigger and workshop organizer.
- [Ero Ouji (エロ王子)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ero-ouji/), KINBAKUSHI · PERFORMER: Japanese kinbakushi / bakushi and high-skill amateur performer in the Tokyo nawaki / Onawa Asobi orbit.
- [Eru](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/eru-berlin-ropes/), TEACHER · RIGGER: Berlin-based rope-bondage / shibari personal trainer working publicly as Eru through Berlin Ropes.
- [Esinem](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/esinem/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: British kinbaku practitioner and educator based in London.
- [Esteban Osorio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/esteban-osorio/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Medellín, Colombia shibari / bondage educator and organizer.
- [Etheros](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/etheros/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Belgian nawashi and founder of Studio TIEY in Antwerp.
- [Eudoxia](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/eudoxia/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Reno-based rope educator, organizer and performer who began tying in 2018.
- [Eve](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/eve-shibari-academy/), TEACHER · MODEL · ORGANIZER: Creator, instructor and model of Shibari Academy.
- [Eve X](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/eve-x/), PERFORMER · EDUCATOR: Australian performance artist, educator and curator working publicly as Eve X / @theevex.
- [Evie Vane](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/evie-vane/), ROPE-BOTTOM EDUCATOR · AUTHOR: San Francisco-based rope model, performer, rope-bottom educator and author.
- [Eysar Vargas](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/eysar-vargas/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER · ARTIST: Valencia, Venezuela rigger, educator, multidisciplinary visual artist and founder / director of Shibari Valencia Venezuela.
- [F_red](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/f-red/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Belgium-associated rigger and rope performer working publicly as F_red / F_Red.
- [Faerie Bruises](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/faerie-bruises/), MODEL · PERFORMER: New York City-based rope model, performer and artist working publicly as Faerie Bruises / Kitten.
- [Faryna Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/faryna-shibari/), RIGGER · ROPE ARTIST: Bucharest-based shibari / kinbaku rigger and rope artist working publicly as Faryna Shibari / Volodymyr Faryna.
- [Faviola Llervu](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/faviola-llervu/), RESEARCHER · PODCASTER: US-based kinbaku researcher, translator, editor and podcast / site creator.
- [Federico Kirigami](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kirigami/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Italian kinbakushi, educator and performer based in Milan.
- [Fehér Dani](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/feher-dani/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Hungarian / Budapest-facing shibari rigger, teacher and performer behind the ShibariArt brand.
- [Felix Ruckert](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/felix-ruckert/), CHOREOGRAPHER · ORGANIZER · TEACHER: German choreographer, performer, teacher and organiser whose official biography says he discovered shibari / kinbaku on a 1999 trip to Japan. 1959–.
- [Feuertänzer](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/feuertaenzer/), SHIBARI PRACTITIONER · PERFORMER · BODYWORKER: Aargau-based shibari practitioner, performer, rope switch and bodyworker working publicly as Feuertänzer.
- [FilmNetflick](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/filmnetflick/), SHIBARI PHOTOGRAPHER: Bangkok-based Thai shibari / fetish photographer working publicly as FilmNetflick.
- [Fire Lily](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/fire-lily/), ROPE BOTTOM · EDUCATOR · SPACEHOLDER: Cape Town-associated rope bottom, educator and spaceholder working publicly as Fire Lily.
- [Fittglitter](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/fittglitter/), FACILITATOR · TEACHER: Stockholm-based Swedish shibari facilitator, teacher, performer, organizer and neurospicy coach working publicly as Fittglitter /.
- [Fivestar](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/fivestar/), RIGGER · DIRECTOR · PRODUCER: San Francisco Bay Area bondage rigger, director, producer and photographer.
- [Flame Hel](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/flame-hel/), SHIBARI ARTIST · FOUNDER: Australian shibari artist, performer and founder of The Dungeon of HEL in Riga.
- [Flankus](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/flankus/), ROPE ARTIST · RIGGER · PERFORMER: Pinhal Novo / Portugal rope artist, rigger, performer and photographer working publicly as Flankus / `@flankus.
- [Floki](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/floki-constructordebarcos/), RIGGER · STUDIO CO-OWNER: Valencia-based rope practitioner, teacher, performer and organizer working publicly as Floki / @floki.
- [Florian Geldner](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/florian-geldner/), TEACHER · RIGGER: Berlin rope teacher also credited as The Joker.
- [Flynn Racer](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/flynn-racer/), RIGGER · TEACHER · STUDIO OPERATOR: Detroit shibari educator, photographer-rooted rope practitioner and studio co-owner working publicly as Flynn / Flynn Racer.
- [Foraisso](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/foraisso/), RIGGER · EDUCATOR · PERFORMER: Multidisciplinary artist, rigger, educator, performer and photographer active in São Paulo under the public name Foraisso / Leonardo Zerino.
- [Fox Cordee](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/fox-cordee/), RIGGER · PODCASTER · AUTHOR: France-born, Bangkok-based rope rigger, author and co-host of Rope Podcast. 1981–.
- [FranckStunn](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/franckstunn/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Belgian shibari / semenawa teacher, rigger and rope artist behind Corneum in Lennik, near Brussels.
- [Franky Ropes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/franky-ropes/), TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Italian rope teacher / organizer working publicly as Franky Ropes.
- [Frater](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/frater/), NAWASHI · PERFORMER: Saint Petersburg-based Russian bondage artist and performer.
- [Fred Boldrini / Turo Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/fred-boldrini/), TEACHER · EDUCATOR · PHOTOGRAPHER: Brazilian shibari teacher, online-school founder and photographer working publicly as Fred Boldrini / Turo Shibari.
- [Fred Hatt](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/fred-hatt/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: London-based British nawashi and educator.
- [Fred Rx](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/fred-rx/), RIGGER · PHOTOGRAPHER · PERFORMER: US rope artist, performer and photographer working publicly as Fred Rx / Fred Rx Barbee.
- [Freya Hellesdim](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/freya-hellesdim/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Swiss / Basel rope model, performer and workshop partner of RopuNawa.
- [Fritz Bosworth](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/fritz-bosworth/), RIGGER · TEACHER · STUDIO OPERATOR: San Francisco-based rope artist, teacher and service-top working publicly as Fritz / Jute Jitsu.
- [FrlLilly](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/frllilly/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Berlin-based shibari rigger, teacher and performer.
- [Frostslavee](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/frostslavee/), MODEL · PERFORMER · TEACHER: Bulgarian-scene rope model, performer and workshop partner publicly billed as Frostslavee and identified as Neli in the official Danish.
- [Fuoco](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/fuoco/), MODEL · TEACHER · PERFORMER: American shibari and rope-bottoming educator, aerialist and acrobat.
- [Fuu (ふぅ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/fuu/), KINBAKU ARTIST · BIWA PERFORMER · BAR STAFF: Tokyo kinbaku artist, biwa performer and Mitsu staff member working publicly as Fuu / ふぅ.
- [Gabrielle](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/gabrielle/), RIGGER · FACILITATOR: Copenhagen-based certified trauma-informed facilitator, educator, practitioner and rope performer, usually credited with Anitta in rope /.
- [Gala Kinshinawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/gala-kinshinawa/), RIGGER · MODEL · TEACHER: Barcelona-based shibari/kinbaku artist, rope switch, teacher, performer and organizer, working with partner Vik as Vik & Gala.
- [Gandalf](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/gandalf-shanghai/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Shanghai-based shibari artist and educator.
- [GanRaptor](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ganraptor/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Polish shibari / bondage performer, educator and online-instruction author working with Slaanesh.
- [Garen (雅蓮)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/garen/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · ARTIST: Japanese rope / calligraphy artist working publicly as 雅蓮Garen / Garen.
- [Georgia Puppie](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/georgia-puppie/), MODEL · PHOTOGRAPHER: Brisbane-based rope model, photographer, performer and educator active through Evil Girls HQ in the South East Queensland scene.
- [Gestalta](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/gestalta/), TEACHER · PERFORMER: GB rope artist, teacher and performer first introduced to shibari in 2007.
- [Ginger](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ginger-rope/), TEACHER · SWITCH: Scotland-based switchy rope practitioner and facilitator.
- [Giotto Shelton](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/giotto-shelton/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ROPE MAKER: US shibari teacher, professional top and rope maker behind DeGiotto Rope.
- [Glü Wür](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/gluwur/), ARTIST · PERFORMER: Chilean artist, performer and rope practitioner based in Barcelona.
- [GNBY](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/gnby/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Prague rigger, teacher and performer working publicly as GNBY / GNBY.
- [Goku (悟空)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/goku-enbushinbakukai/), KINBAKUSHI · PHOTOGRAPHER · COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVE: Toyama-based Japanese kinbaku artist, photographer, teacher and Enbushinbakukai / 艶舞心縛會 representative working publicly as Goku / 悟空.
- [Goldie Sunshine](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/goldie-sunshine/), RIGGER · PERFORMER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Tel Aviv-based Israeli rope artist, performer, teacher, model and organizer.
- [Gombé (権兵衛)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/gombe/), KINBAKUSHI · TEACHER: Tokyo-based kinbakushi and teacher working publicly as Gombé / 権兵衛 / Knotty Daddy.
- [GoodMostTimes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/goodmosttimes/), MODEL · TEACHER: Los Angeles-based rope educator, switch and active-bottoming teacher.
- [Gor RopeKeeper](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/gor-ropekeeper/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ROPE MAKER: Moscow-based rigger, teacher and rope maker working publicly as Gor / Gor_RopeKeeper.
- [Gordias](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/gordias/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Polish shibari rigger and performer, often appearing with Anna Aurora / Kinky Aurora.
- [Gorgone](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/gorgone/), NAWASHI · PERFORMER · CO-FOUNDER: French rope switch and one of the foundational voices of the European shibari scene.
- [Graydancer](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/graydancer/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER · PODCASTER: US rope-bondage educator, performer, writer, organizer and podcaster also known as Gray Miller; public event / book-context sources.
- [Griffin207](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/griffin207/), EDUCATOR · STUDIO CO-OWNER: Portland, Maine rope educator, performer and Box Tie Studio co-owner working publicly as Griffin / Griffin207.
- [Guga LeoPardo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/guga-leopardo/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Buenos Aires-based rigger, teacher and performer documented in local rope activity since 2016 and later teaching with Ritual Kinbaku.
- [Guignonette](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/guignonette/), ROPE EDUCATOR · PERFORMER · ORGANIZER: Montreal rope educator, performer and organizer working publicly as Guignonette.
- [Haag](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/haag/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Rotterdam-based professional rope bondage teacher, organizer and photographer.
- [Hagen](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/hagen/), TEACHER · NAWASHI: Berlin rope teacher active publicly as Hagen.
- [Hairoguma Nawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/hairoguma-nawa/), ROPE PERFORMER · SHIBARI PRACTITIONER: Denmark-linked rope performer and shibari practitioner working publicly as Hairoguma Nawa.
- [Hajime Kinoko (一鬼のこ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/hajime-kinoko/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · ARTIST: One of the most internationally visible contemporary nawashi and a leading kinbaku artist. 1977–.
- [Hangknot](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/hangknot/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Montreal-based Canadian rope rigger, teacher and photographer publicly working as Hangknot / Julien Lacoma.
- [Happa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/happa/), MODEL · PERFORMER: German rope model and performer publicly appearing as Happa / Happa von Kruemel.
- [Haru](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/haru-switch/), ROPE BOTTOM · MODEL: Mérida-facing rope bottom and model working publicly as Haru, with the earlier public alias Haru Ropebunny.
- [Harukumo (春蜘)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/harukumo/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Swiss nawashi and Yukimura-ryu instructor using the bakushi name Harukumo / Harukumo Katsumi.
- [Harumitsu](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/harumitsu/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Melbourne-based rigger and rope performer working publicly as Harumitsu / Alex Vicia.
- [Haruteru (春輝)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/haruteru/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Melbourne-based Australian nawashi and certified Yukimura-ryu instructor identified as Haruteru (春輝), also credited publicly as Scott /.
- [Harutokyou (春兜京)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/harutokyou/), KINBAKUSHI · RESEARCHER: Japanese kinbakushi and classical rope / hojojutsu researcher born in Osaka in 1966. 1966–.
- [HaruTsubaki (春椿)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/harutsubaki/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · TRANSLATOR: Argentine kinbakushi, teacher, performer and translator based in Buenos Aires, also known as Camelia.
- [Hasu](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/hasu/), ROPE ARTIST · FACILITATOR: Helsinki-based queer rope artist and workshop facilitator working publicly as Hasu through @hasuropes and Kinkikynttilät.
- [Hayakawa Yoshikazu (早川良一)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/hayakawa-yoshikazu/), WRITER · VENUE OWNER: Japanese writer and Roppongi SM-bar operator born in 1949, publicly known as Hige. 1949–.
- [Hayami Kenji (速水健二)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kenji-hayami/), KINBAKUSHI · PERFORMER: Osaka-born Japanese kinbakushi and prolific SM-video performer. 1961–.
- [Hayashizaki Yoshinobu (林崎義信)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/yoshinobu-ichinawakai/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · ARTIST: Japan-facing Ichinawakai instructor and calligraphy / budo-profile artist working publicly as 林崎義信【義信道人】 / @namu.
- [Heath Pennington](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/heath-pennington/), ROPE EDUCATOR · RESEARCHER · WRITER: Rope educator, researcher and writer whose earlier public rope identity was ItsPlay.
- [Hebari (春武)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/hebari/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Australian nawashi, teacher and photographer also known as David Taylor / Haru Isamu. 1975–2025.
- [Hedwig](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/hedwig/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Swedish / Malmö-based rope bondage educator, performer, writer and organizer behind Sense Shibari.
- [HenRigger Nawa Shashin](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/henrigger-nawa-shashin/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Copenhagen-based Danish shibari rigger, teacher, performer and fine-art erotic / fetish photographer working as HenRigger / Nawa Shashin.
- [Higashi Ryuuichi (東 龍一)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/higashi-ryuuichi/), PERFORMER · TEACHER · STUDIO OWNER: Tokyo SM bar / studio operator and rope performer.
- [HILO](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/hilo-japan-rope/), PHOTOGRAPHER · VISUAL ARTIST: Photographer and visual artist active in Japan, working publicly as HILO / japan_rope.
- [Himboy](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/himboy/), SHIBARI EDUCATOR · PERFORMER · EVENT PRODUCER: Melbourne / Naarm shibari artist, educator, performer and event producer working publicly as Himboy / Micah.
- [Himuro Eve (飛室イヴ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/eve-himuro/), KINBAKUSHI · TEACHER: Japanese kinbakushi / mistress and Yukimura-ryu licensed instructor.
- [Hiroshi Urado (浦戸宏)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/hiroshi-urado/), NAWASHI: Japanese nawashi born 1933, one of the most recognised Japanese rope artists of his generation alongside Naka Akira, Yukimura Haruki. 1933–.
- [HitchinKitten](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/hitchin-kitten/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Portland-based queer rope educator and movement-focused switch.
- [Hua Hua](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/hua-hua/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · ARTIST: Chinese shibari artist, dominatrix, and founder of Borderline Shibari.
- [HwG-Paris](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/hwg-paris/), RIGGER · TEACHER: French shibari artist, instructor and organizer using the HwG-Paris identity.
- [Ibarako Harumayu (荊子)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ibarako-harumayu/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Tokyo-based Japanese kinbakushi, teacher and official Yukimura Style instructor under the Harumayu name.
- [Ibinuphis](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ibinuphis/), TEACHER · RIGGER: Swiss rope teacher, rigger and photographer; founding member and trainer of Secret56.
- [Icarus / Icky](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/icarus-icky/), MODEL · TEACHER · PERFORMER: US queer / non-binary rope bottom, switch, teacher and performance artist also known as Icky.
- [Ichi Taikan](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ichi-taikan/), ROPE ARTIST · TEACHER · AUTHOR: Rope artist, workshop teacher and author working publicly as Ichi Taikan through the Forchheim-based Ichi Taikan – Körperkunst project.
- [Igor Ingvar](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/igor-ingvar/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Saint Petersburg rigger and performer who began in shibari as a model.
- [Imo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/imo-onawa/), ROPE INSTRUCTOR · PERFORMER: Tokyo-based rope practitioner, instructor and performer working publicly as Imo / @zzhzk / @imo_nawa.
- [Indigo (藍)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/higanakahana/), ROPE BOTTOM · MODEL: Italy-facing rope bottom and model working publicly as 藍 / Indigo.
- [Inna Krauze](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/inna-krauze/), ARTIST · PERFORMER: Visual artist and performer behind Trace of You, a rope-imprint / shibari-art-session project centered on body trace, human connection and.
- [Insignia](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/insignia/), ROPE BOTTOM · PERFORMER · MOVEMENT EDUCATOR: San Francisco Bay Area rope bottom, performer and movement educator working publicly as Insignia.
- [Iris Red Horse](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/iris-red-horse/), SHIBARI ARTIST · PHOTOGRAPHER · ROPE CONSULTANT: Brussels-based shibari artist, photographer and rope consultant working publicly as Iris Red Horse.
- [Iris-Moon](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/iris-moon/), SHIBARI FACILITATOR · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: South Africa shibari facilitator, teacher and organizer behind Shibari South Africa.
- [Iroha Shizuki (紫月いろは)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/iroha-shizuki/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Japanese kinbaku model and performer, one of the most visible contemporary rope models in the Naka Akira orbit. 1981–.
- [Isa Devi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/isa-devi/), SHIBARI TEACHER · TANTRA FACILITATOR · BODYWORKER: Shibari teacher, tantra facilitator and bodyworker active in France and internationally.
- [Isabelle Hanikamu (井佐鐘)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/hanikamu-isabelle/), KINBAKUSHI · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Montreal-based kinbakushi, performer and educator working publicly as Isabelle Hanikamu / 井佐鐘. 1961–.
- [Ishara Gabri](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ishara-gabri/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ARTIST: Italy-based shibari rigger, teacher and artist working publicly in Trieste and Rome.
- [Ishtar](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ishtar-kinbaku-lyon/), ROPE MODEL · PERFORMER · TEACHER: Lyon-associated shibari model, performer and teacher working publicly as Ishtar / @ishtar_kinbaku.
- [isith](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/isith/), MODEL · SAFETY EDUCATOR: Swiss / Basel-Vienna shibari model, teacher and safety educator.
- [Isla Ika](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/isla-ika/), ROPE SWITCH · TEACHER · PERFORMER · ORGANIZER: Finnish rope switch, teacher, performer and organizer active in Helsinki.
- [Isperia](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/isperia/), ROPE PRACTITIONER · PERFORMER: Lille-facing rope practitioner and performer working publicly as Isperia / Ispéria / @miss.
- [Ito Seiu (伊藤晴雨)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/seiu-ito/), PAINTER · WRITER: Father of modern kinbaku. 1882–1961.
- [Ivan Baronardi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ivan-baronardi/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Saint Petersburg shibari rigger, teacher and performer.
- [Ivan Musicf1sh](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ivan-musicf1sh/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Moscow rigger and performer.
- [Ivy Limieux](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ivy-limieux/), RIGGER · PERFORMER · ORGANIZER: Bay Area rope performer, teacher and organizer.
- [J / Darling Divine](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/darling-divine/), ORGANIZER · SOMATIC EDUCATOR: Perth / Western Australia organizer and somatic sex educator working publicly as J / Darling Divine.
- [Jack the Rigger](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/jack-the-rigger/), TEACHER · RIGGER: Swiss rope teacher, rigger, photographer and performer; founding trainer of Secret56 and Seilschaften leader.
- [Jake](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/browncoatjake/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Brisbane-based rope educator, performer and artist working with Laced as Nawa Musubi; Hajime Kinoko's official Ichinawakai roster lists.
- [Jake Wing](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/jake-wing/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Austin-based US rope-bondage practitioner, teacher and organizer also known as Jake_Wing.
- [James Mogul](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/james-mogul/), RIGGER · PHOTOGRAPHER · DIRECTOR: US-based rigger, photographer and bondage-film director active publicly since the 1990s.
- [JayKun_MA](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/jaykun-ma/), RIGGER · PERFORMER · BAR OPERATOR: Seoul current-scene rigger, performer and venue operator working publicly as JayKun_MA / JayKun / `@jaykun_ma`, with X profile `@RatedJMA`.
- [JC Stark](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/jc-stark/), PHOTOGRAPHER · EDITOR: US-based erotic / fetish photographer and magazine editor working as @jcstarkphoto.
- [JD-66](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/jd-66/), TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Toronto-based Kazami-Ryu teacher and operator of Toronto Kinbaku Salon.
- [Jenni Noon](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/jenni-noon/), ROPE MODEL · TEACHER: London-based rope model, rigger and teacher.
- [Jerut Tali](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/jerut-tali/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Malaysia-based rope rigger, workshop host and performer active publicly as Jerut Tali / JerutTali.
- [Jess](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/jess-starlove/), TEACHER · RIGGER · ORGANIZER: Melbourne-based shibari educator, rigger, performer and organizer working publicly as Jess / StarLove.
- [Jim Duvall](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/jim-duvall/), PHOTOGRAPHER · RIGGER · TEACHER: US erotic and fine-art photographer, rope educator, rigger and performer publicly working through Jim Duvall Photography.
- [JIN](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/jin-photism/), RIGGER · ARTIST · CURATOR: Chengdu-based rigger, lens-based artist, art-event curator and founder / owner of Photism Studio / 幻社工作室.
- [Joan von Brook](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/joan-von-brook/), RIGGER · ROPE BOTTOM · TEACHER: Prague-based rigger, rope bottom, presenter, performer and teacher; co-founder of Subspace Studio.
- [Joelene Hunter / Oraenges](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/oraenges/), ROPE PERFORMER · HOST · MODEL: Canberra / ACT rope performer, host and model working publicly as Joelene Hunter / Oraenges / @0raenges.
- [Jonathan Ryan](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/jonathan-ryan/), TEACHER · PERFORMER: Seattle-based rope artist; holds a high-level shibari instructor licence awarded by Hajime Kinoko.
- [Jordi Lucena](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/jordi-lucena/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Barcelona-based shibari rigger, teacher and performance artist.
- [Jörg / Project:Rope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/project-rope/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Munich-based rope practitioner, teacher and organizer Jörg, working publicly as Project:Rope.
- [JP The Pope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/jp-the-pope/), RIGGER · DIRECTOR: US adult-media rope-bondage rigger, director and performer.
- [Judy Joan](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/judy-joan/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Ottawa-based Canadian shibari artist, model and performer working publicly as Judy Joan / Just Judy.
- [Juju Kotobuki](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/juju-kotobuki/), ROPE PRACTITIONER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Rope practitioner, teacher and performer working publicly as Juju / Julien Kotobuki.
- [Julieta Chiara](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/julieta-chiara/), TEACHER · EDUCATOR: Kink mentor, shibari instructor and online rope-course creator.
- [Julietta](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/julietta/), TEACHER · NAWASHI · ORGANISER · PERFORMER: Novosibirsk-based Russian bondage artist, instructor, performer, event organizer and body-oriented tantra therapist.
- [Juliette](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/juliette-shibari/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Brussels-based shibari practitioner, teacher and facilitator working publicly as Juliette / @oh.
- [Juniper Quinn](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/juniper-quinn/), ROPE SWITCH · ROPE BOTTOM · TEACHER: New York City rope switch, rope bottom and instructor working publicly as Juniper Quinn.
- [Jūsuto Nawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/jusuto-nawa/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Dutch rigger and performer working publicly as Jūsuto Nawa / Joost.
- [Jute Rope Claire](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/jute-rope-claire/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Brisbane-based rigger, teacher, performer and organizer working publicly as Jute Rope Claire.
- [Kai Navarro](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kai-navarro/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Costa Rican rigger, rope educator, organizer and editor active in the EscenaCR orbit since the early 2010s.
- [Kakekotoba](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kake-kotoba/), ROPE BOTTOM · PRACTITIONER · TEACHER: Kinbaku practitioner, rope bottom and teacher active in Milan and Bologna under the public names Kakekotoba / Kake and, in a 2026 teaching.
- [Kalahari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kalahari/), NAWASHI · ROPE MAKER: Saint Petersburg-based Russian bondage artist, RopeFest performer and rope maker.
- [Kameko](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kameko/), MODEL · SELF-TIER · TEACHER: Prague-based rope practitioner, performer and teacher active in shibari since 2015.
- [kamicane](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kamicane/), RIGGER · HOST: Swiss rigger, host, facilitator and Nawaland co-founder.
- [Kaneko Misaki](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/misaki-kaneko/), MODEL · PERFORMER · ARTIST: Tokyo-based Japanese artist, model and rope-performance collaborator publicly appearing as Misaki / Misaki Kaneko / @misakikaneko_.
- [Kano](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kano/), TEACHER · NAWASHI · ORGANISER · PERFORMER: Novosibirsk-based Russian bondage artist, teacher, performer and local shibari-club organizer.
- [Kano Chiaki (狩野千秋)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/chiaki-kano/), KINBAKUSHI · MISTRESS: Japanese kinbakushi from Kyoto Prefecture active in public rope / SM performance from the 1990s.
- [Kanso](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kanso/), KINBAKU ARTIST · TEACHER: Bay Area kinbaku artist, performer, teacher and organizer working publicly as Kanso / Kanso Kinbaku.
- [Kaord](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kaord/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Rigger and teacher working publicly as Kaord.
- [Kappashibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kappashibari/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Italian rigger, teacher and rope-community organizer working publicly as Kappashibari / Kappa.
- [Karatachi Miyu (枳殻みゆ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/miyu-karatachi/), PERFORMER · TEACHER: Japanese rope performer and teacher working publicly as Karatachi Miyu / 枳殻みゆ.
- [Karol Soulrope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/karol-soulrope/), TEACHER · NAWASHI: Saint Petersburg-based rope artist, teacher and organizer.
- [Kasm](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kasm-of-rope/), SWITCH · SELF-TIER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Chicago-based queer rope switch, self-tier, teacher and performer working publicly as Kasm / Kasm.
- [Kaspian Kinbaku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kaspian-kinbaku/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Auckland-based shibari / kinbaku rigger, performer, host and teacher associated with Auckland Shibari Studio.
- [Kasumi Hourai (蓬莱かすみ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kasumi-hourai/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Japanese rigger born 1980, based in Nagoya. 1980–.
- [Kata](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kata-littleredridingtree/), ROPE SWITCH · BODYWORKER: Austria / Iceland-linked rope switch, bodyworker and community builder.
- [Katabound](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/katabound/), ROPE BOTTOM · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Twin Cities rope bottom, model, performer and educator working publicly as Katabound.
- [Kathalyn Rojanakongtawin](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kathalyn-rojanakongtawin/), ROPE MODEL: Bangkok / Thailand rope model publicly credited as Kathalyn Rojanakongtawin / `@kathalyn_lk`.
- [Kathryn](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kathryn-ties/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Denver rigger and teacher working publicly as Kathryn / @kathryn.
- [Kati Bird](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kati-bird/), SHIBARI ARTIST · TEACHER · PERFORMER · FACILITATOR: Shibari artist, teacher, performer and facilitator working publicly as Kati Bird and through Shibari Unravelled.
- [Kawabata Tanako (川端多奈子)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tanako-kawabata/), MODEL · WRITER: Early postwar Japanese Kitan Club model and writer publicly known by the model name Kawabata Tanako / 川端多奈子.
- [Kay Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kay-shibari/), RIGGER · MODEL · PODCASTER: Barcelona-based shibari rigger, model and podcast host working publicly as Kay Shibari / Kay / @kay_and_ropes.
- [Kayama Shigeru (賀山茂)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shigeru-kayama/), KINBAKUSHI · PHOTOGRAPHER: Showa-era Japanese kinbakushi, photographer and publishing / salon organizer. 1926–2014.
- [Kazak](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kazak/), NAWASHI · PERFORMER: Saint Petersburg-based Russian bondage artist and recurring RopeFest / Bondage Cafe performer.
- [Kazami Ranki (風見蘭喜)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ranki-kazami/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Kinbakushi based in Kansai. 1962–.
- [Kenyade](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kenyade/), TEACHER · PERFORMER: Co-runs Kinbaku Studio Vienna with Vinciens since 2014.
- [Kerubiel](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kerubiel/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Budapest-based shibari rigger, teacher and organizer working publicly as Kerubiel / Alex, formerly `bestial_burden`.
- [Kiki](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kiki-blueropes/), SHIBARI ARTIST · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Shibari artist, teacher and performer working as BlueRopes.
- [Kiko Rope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kiko-rope/), TEACHER · KINBAKUSHI: Japanese mistress, kinbakushi, interpreter and Kazami-style teacher publicly working as Kiko Rope / Mistress Kiko.
- [Kim Lee](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kim-lee/), RIGGER · TEACHER · SELF-TIER: Austin-based US rope artist, teacher and self-suspender.
- [Kina Neve](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kina-neve/), TEACHER · RIGGER: London-based shibari educator, rigger, writer and multidisciplinary artist.
- [Kinbaku Boyscout](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kinbaku-boyscout/), RIGGER · PHOTOGRAPHER · TEACHER: Chattanooga, Tennessee-based American rope performer, rigger, photographer and workshop teacher working publicly as Kinbaku Boyscout.
- [Kinbaku Doll Ren (蓮)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kinbaku-doll-ren/), ROPE BOTTOM · ORGANIZER · WRITER: Rope bottom, writer and organizer active in Tokyo, working publicly as Ren / 蓮 / Kinbaku Doll Ren.
- [Kinbaku.Frank](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kinbaku-frank/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Munich rigger, teacher and performer working publicly as Kinbaku.
- [Kinbakuartistmiki](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kinbakuartist-miki/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Cuban, Baltimore-based kinbaku practitioner, performer and teacher working publicly as Kinbakuartistmiki / Miki.
- [Kindred](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kindred-ties/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Ontario-based queer rope switch, rigger, teacher and performer working publicly as Kindred / @kindred.
- [KinkNamePending](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kinknamepending/), SWITCH · MODEL · TEACHER: UK-based bottom-leaning rope switch, rope-bottom educator and performer also known as Pen.
- [KissMeDeadlyDoll](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kissmedeadlydoll/), SELF-SUSPENDER · TEACHER: New York City-based rope bondage artist, self-suspender, photographer, performer and teacher.
- [Kitagawa (喜多川)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kitagawa-salonk2/), KINBAKUSHI · TEACHER: Japanese kinbakushi and organizer of Salon Kitagawa / salonK2, distinct from Shuhei Kitagawa / 北川周平. 1954–.
- [Kitaro Kasukabe (カスカベキタロウ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kitaro-kasukabe/), RIGGER · PHOTOGRAPHER · EDITOR: Tokyo-based rigger, kinbaku photographer and editor / publisher of Kinbaku Magazine Roca.
- [Kitt](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/rope-top-kitt/), ROPE SWITCH · TEACHER · PERFORMER: US rope switch, suspension practitioner, teacher and performer working publicly as Kitt / Knotty Kitt.
- [Kitty Rea](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kitty-rea/), PERFORMER · TEACHER: Bucharest-based artist, bondage performer, sex educator, consent / desire / kink coach and community organizer.
- [KJ](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kj-shibari/), TEACHER · PERFORMER: Toronto-based Kazami-style shibari teacher and performer working publicly as KJ / @kj_shibari.
- [Klaudyna](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/klaudyna-ropebunny-claudin/), MODEL · ORGANIZER: Shibari Camp Poland co-organizer and rope model working publicly as Klaudyna / @ropebunny_claudin.
- [Knot Posh](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/knot-posh/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Georgia-based shibari rigger, instructor, photographer and Shibari ARTlanta founder.
- [Knot Really Dead](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/knot-really-dead/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Boston-based rope rigger, teacher and performer working as Knot Really Dead / Knotreallydead.
- [Knot_head](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/knot-head/), RIGGER · PHOTOGRAPHER: US bondage rigger, photographer, educator and founder of Knot_head Nylon.
- [Knotigan](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/knotigan/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Ottawa-based Canadian shibari artist, rigger and performer working publicly as Knotigan.
- [Knotsnacks](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/knotsnacks/), ROPE ARTIST · TEACHER · PERFORMER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Los Angeles rope artist, photographer, educator and performer working publicly as Knotsnacks / Zack / Snacks.
- [Knotty Devil](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/knotty-devil/), RIGGER · ARTIST · TEACHER · PERFORMER: US shibari artist, teacher and performer with public Portland and Seattle event traces.
- [Knotty Sir](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/knotty-sir/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Chilean rigger, teacher and organizer active in Santiago since 2017.
- [Ko (弧)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ko-ichinawakai/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Fukuoka / Kumamoto Ichinawakai Kyushu organizer and instructor working publicly as 弧 / KO / @arcofrope.
- [Kohei Shibusawa (澁澤コウヘイ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kohei-shibusawa/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · ARTIST: Tokyo-facing Ichinawakai instructor, ROPES member, performer and rope-installation artist. 1991–.
- [Kokoro Kinbaku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kokoro-kinbaku-atl/), RIGGER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Atlanta-based photographer, artist and rope practitioner working publicly as Kokoro Kinbaku, the shibari alter ego of artist Beauregard.
- [Kokxxx rope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kokxxx-rope/), ORGANIZER · TEACHER: Croatian shibari organizer / rope educator publicly working as Kokxxx rope.
- [Komoa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/komoa/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER · PHOTOGRAPHER: French rope artist, teacher, performer and photographer working publicly as Komoa.
- [Konstantin Experimentator](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/experimentator/), NAWASHI · PERFORMER: Saint Petersburg-based Russian bondage artist, performer and teacher.
- [Konstantin Malinin](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/konstantin-malinin/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Russian shibari / bondage teacher and performer using the public Malinin Shibari handle.
- [Kosmick](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kosmick/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Ottawa-based Canadian rope top, instructor and performer working publicly as Kosmick / Kosmick Ropes.
- [Kristina Marlen](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kristina-marlen/), TEACHER · PERFORMER: Berlin-based sex worker, sex educator, bondage expert, performer and speaker for sex-positive culture.
- [Krutý Sever](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/krutysever/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Czech rigger, shibari / BDSM educator, performer and bodywork practitioner working publicly as Krutý Sever / Ondřej Monhart.
- [Ksenia / Koshka Ropes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/koshka-ropes/), MODEL · STUDIO CO-FOUNDER · COMMUNITY ORGANIZER: Belgrade-based shibari model, community organizer and NekoNeko Studio co-founder working publicly as Ksenia / Koshka Ropes.
- [Kuku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kuku/), MODEL · PERFORMER: China / Shanghai-associated shibari model and performer, often appearing in the same current-scene orbit as Davide LaoDai.
- [Kusunoko Yuu (楠ゆう)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kusunoko-yuu/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Tokyo-based Ichinawakai instructor, rope performer and photographer working publicly as Kusunoko Yuu / 楠ゆう.
- [L-Corde](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/l-corde/), RIGGER · MODEL · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Luxembourg / Amsterdam-based rope switch, rigger, model, self-suspender, teacher and performer working publicly as L-Corde.
- [La Virgen Blue](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/la-virgen-blue/), TEACHER · EDUCATOR · ORGANIZER: Mexico City-based sex-positive educator, rope teacher and founder of Shibari Mexico.
- [Laced](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/laced-nawa-musubi/), MODEL · TEACHER: Brisbane-based rope model, aerialist, performer and educator working with Jake as Nawa Musubi.
- [Lady Daphne De Vil (小紅帽)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/lady-daphne-de-vil/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Hong Kong-based rigger, teacher and performer working publicly as Lady Daphne De Vil / Lady Daphne / 小紅帽.
- [Lady Ivy (漉露)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/lady-ivy-tw/), ROPE SWITCH · TEACHER · PERFORMER · ORGANIZER: Taiwan-associated rope switch, dominatrix, teacher, performer, organizer and writer working publicly as Lady Ivy / 漉露.
- [Lahtnor](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/lahtnor/), ARTIST · TEACHER: Swedish rope artist and somatic guide whose work combines rope, movement and music into body-based, emotionally resonant experiences.
- [LaMonstera](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/lamonstera/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Brussels-based rope artist, performer and teacher working publicly as LaMonstera / @_lamonstera.
- [Lani DeViate](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/lani-deviate/), PERFORMER · ORGANIZER: Sydney-based rope performer, organizer and Studio Kink Sydney director / co-founder.
- [Lee Harrington](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/lee-harrington/), TEACHER · WRITER: US sexuality, spirituality and kink educator, author and artist whose rope-bondage work sits in the English-language Western education. 1979–.
- [Leonokra](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/leonokra/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Saint Petersburg shibari artist, teacher and performer working publicly as Leonokra.
- [Les / Quiero Sangre](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/les-quiero-sangre/), SHIBARI TEACHER · SCHOOL DIRECTOR: Santiago-based shibari teacher and director of Escuela de la Sangre, working publicly as Les / Quiero Sangre.
- [Lew Rubens](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/lew-rubens/), RIGGER · SUSPENSION ARTIST · EDUCATOR: US Western-bondage rigger, suspension artist, educator and Lewbari creator.
- [Lexienawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/lexienawa/), RIGGER · PERFORMER · TEACHER: Lille-based French rope rigger, performer and teacher using the Studio O / Lexienawa identity.
- [Liang Yue (梁月)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/liang-yue/), ROPE ARTIST · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Chengdu-based Chinese rope / shibari artist publicly credited as 梁月 / Liang Yue.
- [Lief Bound](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/lief-bound/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: US queer and trans rope artist, educator, performer and House of Bound creator.
- [Ligatio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ligatio/), RIGGER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Belgian bondage, shibari and fetish photographer / rigger based around Antwerp.
- [Lily](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/lilja-shibari/), TEACHER · PERFORMER: Stockholm-associated rope teacher and performer working publicly as Lily / @lilja.
- [Lilythothealley](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/lilythothealley/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Bangkok-based Thai shibari artist, rigger, performer and beginner-level teacher working publicly as Lilythothealley / Rata Shibari. 2000–.
- [LinShibarin](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/lin-shibarin/), KINK EDUCATOR · ORGANIZER: Malaysia-based kink educator and organizer working publicly as LinShibarin through the RopeTeaTime project.
- [Lisa Anthony](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/lisa-anthony/), FOUNDER · FACILITATOR: Malaysia-based Shibari Malaysia founder, facilitator and embodied-rope writer.
- [Liv / Soft Daddy](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/liv-soft-daddy/), ROPE SWITCH · TEACHER · PERFORMER: New York City rope switch, educator and performer working publicly as Liv / Soft Daddy.
- [Lizanne](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/lizanne/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Belgian bondage and fetish model repeatedly credited with Ligatio.
- [Lochai](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/lochai/), RIGGER · PHOTOGRAPHER · TEACHER: US rope rigger, fetish / art photographer, teacher / organizer and adult-media bondage director working publicly as Lochai / NawaLochai.
- [Lola Lalhow](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/lola-bunny-666/), MODEL · PERFORMER · AUTHOR: Paris-facing French rope model / bottom, author and performance partner of Alex DirtyVonP.
- [Lola Sapieha](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/lola-sapieha/), ROPE ARTIST · MODEL · EDUCATOR: Brandenburg- and Berlin-based rope artist, model, kink educator and bodyworker working publicly as Sapieha.
- [Lou Kitsune](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/lou-kitsune/), ROPE PRACTITIONER · PRESENTER: Rome-associated rope practitioner and presenter working publicly as Lou Kitsune.
- [Louis Kordexe](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/louis-kordexe/), SHIBARI ARTIST · TEACHER: Tokyo-based French shibari artist, photographer, teacher, performer and writer operating through Studio Y7.
- [Lucretia](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/lucretia/), NAWASHI · PERFORMER: Saint Petersburg-based Russian bondage artist and RopeFest performer.
- [Lucy Prr](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/lucy-prr/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Tel Aviv-based Morikai Studio co-owner / instructor using the public identity Lucy Prr / @lucy_prrr, also appearing in Morikai social-page.
- [LucyLaCat](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/lucylacat/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Current-scene rope model and performer publicly appearing as LucyLaCat.
- [Ludvig Rigger](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ludvig-rigger/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Bulgarian nawashi based in Sofia.
- [Luis Ferraz](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/luis-ferraz/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Brazilian shibarista, rigger educator and photographer publicly working as Luis Ferraz / Lord Bondage through Arte Shibari Brasil.
- [Luiza Jesus do Prado](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/luiza-prado/), ARTIST · SHIBARI MODEL · PERFORMER: Brazilian transdisciplinary artist, researcher and body-performance practitioner, publicly using Luiza Jesus do Prado / Luiza Prado and Hifa. 1988–.
- [Luke Ropes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/luke-ropes/), RIGGER · MODEL · TEACHER: Prague-based rigger, model, teacher and photographer publicly working as Luke Ropes / @luke.
- [Luna Nawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/luna-nawa/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Amsterdam-based shibari artist, rigger, rope model and rope performer using the public Luna Nawa identity.
- [Lylaaa_boo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/lylaaa-boo/), MODEL · PERFORMER · SELF-TIER: Hong Kong-based shibari model, rope bunny and self-tie / self-suspension performer.
- [Lynn Libertine](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/lynn-libertine/), TEACHER · FACILITATOR: Antwerp-based shibari teacher and sensuality facilitator working publicly as Lynn Libertine / Lynn L.
- [M](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/m-gordian-ties/), RIGGER · CO-FOUNDER: London-scene rigger working publicly as M / Gordian_ties.
- [Madalimne](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/madalimne/), ROPE BOTTOM · PERFORMER · CO-TEACHER: Madalimne is the rope identity of Seattle-based visual artist Madeline Dahl.
- [Madison Young-Mogul](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/madison-young-mogul/), ROPE BOTTOM · EDUCATOR · PERFORMER: US rope bottom, suspension performer and educator working publicly as Madison Young-Mogul.
- [Maeda Juan (前田寿安)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/juan-maeda/), ILLUSTRATOR: Japanese SM illustrator whose rope and torment imagery became a recognizable part of 1970s-2000s Japanese fetish publishing. 1939–.
- [Makoto](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/makoto-onawa-tokyo/), SEMENAWA RIGGER · PERFORMER: Tokyo-based semenawa rigger and performer working publicly as Makoto / @Htomakoto.
- [Makoto Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/makoto-shibari/), RIGGER · ARTIST: Barcelona-based shibari / kinbaku artist using the public Makoto Shibari / `@makoto_shibari` identity.
- [Male Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/male-shibari/), RIGGER · PHOTOGRAPHER · TEACHER: Hamburg-based rigger, photographer, teacher and visual artist working publicly as Male Shibari / Male_shibari.
- [Mamana](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mamana/), TEACHER · THERAPIST: Berlin-based licensed therapist, former film scholar, occasional artist and queer kink / shibari educator working publicly as Mamana.
- [Mango](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mango/), TEACHER · NAWASHI: European-born, Ottawa-based Canadian rope artist; official instructor of Nawashi Akechi Kanna's Kanna-ryu / Akechi-style semenawa.
- [Manuela Schiano](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/manuela-schiano/), VISUAL ARTIST · ILLUSTRATOR · PRINTMAKER: Rome-associated visual artist, illustrator and printmaker working publicly as Manuela Schiano / Manuela Schiano Arts.
- [Manush](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/manush/), MODEL: Current-scene rope model publicly appearing as Manush / @manush_86 in Yugen Studio orbit.
- [Mao Drakarys](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mao-drakarys/), RIGGER · SHIBARI ARTIST: Piacenza-based Italian rigger and shibari artist working publicly as Mao Drakarys / Maodrakarys.
- [Mao Escruceria](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mao-escruceria/), RIGGER · PHOTOGRAPHER · EDUCATOR: Colombian rigger, photographer, educator and performer publicly working as Mao Escruceria / Sr.
- [Marc GentLeeBrutal](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/marc-gentleebrutal/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Austin, Texas rope artist, teacher and performer also credited as GentLeeBrutal.
- [Marceline VQ](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/marceline-vq/), RIGGER · MODEL · TEACHER · ARTIST: New York City-based shibari artist, model and educator also known as Marceline_VQ.
- [Marcos Mangani](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/marcos-mangani/), ROPE ARTIST · TEACHER · PERFORMER · CO-FOUNDER: Berlin-associated rope artist, teacher, performer and co-founder of KOR Berlin.
- [Margherita Tisato](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/margherita-tisato/), ROPE EDUCATOR · SOMATIC ARTIST: Italian / New York-based embodiment, rope and movement educator, performer and dancer working publicly as Margherita Tisato / Mrghy.
- [Margout Darko](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/margout-darko/), MODEL · RIGGER · TEACHER: Madrid-based rope model, rigger, teacher and fetish / erotic performer; co-owner of Madrid Shibari Dojo with Zor / Carlos NawaTanuki.
- [Maria Morbid](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/maria-morbid/), QUEER SHIBARI ARTIST · TEACHER: Leipzig-based queer shibari artist, rigger and teacher.
- [Marie Sauvage](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/marie-sauvage/), NAWASHI · PERFORMER · TEACHER: Paris-based French rope artist and performer with New York City origins.
- [Marion Jacquet](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/marion-jacquet-chocholapain/), MODEL · BOTTOM · PRACTITIONER · PERFORMER: Paris-based rope model, bottom, practitioner and performer working publicly as Marion Jacquet / Chocolapain.
- [Mark De Viate](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mark-de-viate/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Sydney-based shibari educator, performer and community organizer, publicly active through DV8House from 2001 and Studio Kink Sydney from its.
- [Mark Varley](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mark-varley/), RIGGER · PHOTOGRAPHER · TEACHER: English fine-art nude and bondage photographer, rope artist and instructor working publicly under his own name and through Beautiful Bondage.
- [Marsh](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/marsh-studio-ma/), ORGANIZER · CO-FOUNDER: London Studio Ma co-founder and events / membership coordinator.
- [Marta](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/marta-ikigairopes/), RIGGER · TEACHER · FOUNDER: Budapest-based Chilean contemporary rope artist, teacher and Ikigai Ropes creator publicly working as Marta / `@ikigairopes`.
- [Marta Pagan](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/marta-pagan/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Polish shibari artist, instructor and Krakow scene organizer.
- [Marta Skinnysticks](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/marta-skinnysticks/), ARTIST · TEACHER: Lviv-based Ukrainian artist, shibari practitioner, educator and founder of She.
- [Marta Tenshiko](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tenshiko/), MODEL · TEACHER: Italian / Milan-based kinbaku artist, model, teacher, organizer and Yugen Studio collaborator.
- [Martín Kinbaku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/martin-kinbaku/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Argentine shibari practitioner, teacher, performer, writer and analog photographer working as Martín Kinbaku / 4toscuro.
- [Martin Oskar Kramer](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/martin-oskar-kramer/), RIGGER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Berlin-based rigger and photographer working as Moku / @moku.
- [Martina Crepaz](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/martina-crepaz/), ORGANIZER · ROPE PRACTITIONER: Italian-born, Málaga-based rope practitioner and community organizer.
- [MARUYAMA Ikuo (円山征夫)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/maruyama-ikuo/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Japanese kinbaku teacher and writer working publicly as 円山征夫 / MARUYAMA Ikuo / まる.
- [masa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/masa-ichinawakai/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Tokyo-based Ichinawakai instructor in Hajime Kinoko's orbit.
- [Masato Marai](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/masato-marai/), NAWASHI · WRITER · TEACHER: Japanese kinbakushi born 1957. 1957–.
- [Masha](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/masha-rope-journey/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER · FACILITATOR: Brooklyn-based rope educator, facilitator and performer working publicly as Masha / The Rope Journey.
- [Masha Mokosh](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/masha-mokosh/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Serbian shibari artist, performer and aerial instructor based in Belgrade / New Belgrade, publicly active as Masha Mokosh and Maša Štrbac.
- [Masha Smushkevitch / Katmiss](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/masha-katmiss/), RIGGER · TEACHER · MODEL · STUDIO CO-FOUNDER: Montreal-based rope educator, rigger, model and performer working publicly as Masha / Katmiss.
- [Master K (春虎)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/master-k/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · WRITER: American kinbakushi, teacher and historian based in Los Angeles (18 April 1950 - 26 January 2026). 1950–2026.
- [Master R.](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/master-r-tyler/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER · ARTIST: Brooklyn-born rigger, educator, organizer, artist and photographer working publicly as Master R. 1997–.
- [Master Set](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/master-set/), TEACHER · NAWASHI · ORGANISER · PERFORMER: Moscow bondage artist, teacher, performer and organizer in the RopeFest / ArtCo ecosystem.
- [Master Sim](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/master-sim/), RIGGER · PERFORMER · ARTIST: Southeast Asian shibari artist and performer working publicly as Master Sim.
- [Mateo Ramírez](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mateo-ramirez/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Medellín-based Colombian rigger, teacher and performer working publicly as Ramirez Rigger.
- [Matija Vid Peček Black](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/matija-vid-pecek-black/), RIGGER · ARTIST · PHOTOGRAPHER · TEACHER: Zagreb-based contemporary rope artist, performer, photographer and self-tying educator also known as Nikki / Nikky Lapore and MVPBlack.
- [Matsukawa Nami (松川ナミ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nami-matsukawa/), ACTRESS · MODEL: Japanese actress, model and performer active in the early-1980s Nikkatsu / Roman Porno SM-film layer.
- [Matthias T. J. Grimme](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/matthias-grimme/), TEACHER · NAWASHI: Hamburg-based kinbakushi, teacher, publisher and performer born in 1953. 1953–.
- [May Dosem](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/may-dosem/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Paris-based shibari artist, performer and educator.
- [Maya Vasilevskaya](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/maya-vasilevskaya/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Moscow-based Russian dominatrix, rope practitioner, teacher, performer and rope maker.
- [Mbói Hũ](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mboi-hu/), SHIBARI INSTRUCTOR · PHOTOGRAPHER: Argentina-facing shibari instructor and photographer working publicly as Mbói Hũ through the Ayllu Ryu teaching project.
- [Mery Kate](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mery-kate/), RIGGER · MODEL · ORGANIZER: Uruguay / Montevideo rigger, model and Shibari Uruguay member.
- [Metusa Nawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/metusa-nawa/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Switzerland-linked current-scene rope model and performer working publicly as Metusa Nawa, with `EVA - Metusa nawa` preserved from a 2023.
- [Mia](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/expelliarmia/), RIGGER · TEACHER · MODEL: Vienna-based rigger, occasional model and rope educator working publicly as Mia / Expelliarmia.
- [Michael RopeKnight](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/michael-ropeknight/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: German nawashi, teacher and owner of Fourelements Kinbaku Lounge in the Cologne/Bonn region.
- [Midnight Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/midnight-shibari/), RIGGER · EDUCATOR · PERFORMER: Detroit-based rigger, educator and performer working publicly as Midnight Shibari / JJ.
- [Midori](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/midori/), TEACHER · WRITER: Japan-born, San-Francisco-trained kink educator and pioneer of contemporary Western shibari pedagogy.
- [Mie Neko](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mieneko/), SWITCH · TEACHER: Ruhrgebiet-based rope switch, teacher, performer and organizer.
- [Mihail Balabanchik](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mihail-balabanchik/), RIGGER · TEACHER · TRANSLATOR: Belarusian shibari master, organizer and translator from Minsk. 1975–2016.
- [Miiko Rose](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/miiko-rose/), SHIBARI PERFORMER · FACILITATOR: Western Australia shibari performer and sensual / tantric arts facilitator working publicly as Miiko Rose / Shana.
- [Mikhail Karlson](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mikhail-karlson/), BONDAGE ARTIST · PERFORMER: Belarusian / Minsk bondage artist and performer publicly working as Mikhail Karlson / Master Karlson.
- [Milla Reika (ミラ嶺花)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/milla-reika/), KINBAKUSHI · TEACHER: Australian-born, Japan-based kinbaku artist, practitioner, performer and teacher.
- [Mimi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/goodgirlmimi/), ROPE BOTTOM · MODEL · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Canadian rope bottom, model, teacher and performer working publicly as Mimi / Goodgirlmimi / @goodgirlmimi.
- [Mimi Red](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mimi-red/), MODEL · INSTRUCTOR · ORGANIZER: Canary Islands / Tenerife shibari model, instructor and local organizer.
- [Mino](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mino-ropes/), PERFORMER · TEACHER: Marseille-based French circus artist, rope performer and shibari teacher, active publicly as Mino / @mino_ropes and historically listed as.
- [Mira](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mira-switchy-little-thing/), SWITCH · BOTTOM · FACILITATOR: Brooklyn-based rope switch, bottom and peer-learning facilitator working publicly as Mira / Switchy.
- [Miroslava Fernández / Lala](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/miroslava-fernandez-lala/), RIGGER · ROPE BOTTOM · EDUCATOR: Mexican multidisciplinary body artist, rigger, rope bottom, self-suspender, performer and educator based in Madrid.
- [Miss Adah Vonn](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/miss-adah-vonn/), STUDIO OWNER · PERFORMER: Hudson Valley dominatrix, performer and venue owner working publicly as Miss Adah Vonn.
- [Miss Eris](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/miss-eris/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Brazilian shibari artist, performer and educator working from Barcelona and, in Prague Shibari's 2017 presenter wording, between Barcelona.
- [Miss Fay](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/miss-fay/), SOMATIC SHIBARI ARTIST · TEACHER: Maine-rooted, Houston-based somatic shibari artist, yoga teacher and performer working publicly as Miss Fay / Fay / Nadia.
- [Miss Gen](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/miss-gen/), TEACHER · PERFORMER · ORGANIZER: Australia-based Kazami-Ryu teacher, performer, organizer and Japanese interpreter publicly appearing as Miss Gen / MissEvilGen, centered.
- [Miss Kiki](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/miss-kiki/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ROPE MAKER: Leipzig-based German rigger, teacher, rope maker and performer working publicly as Miss Kiki / ReikiRopes.
- [Miss No One](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/miss-no-one/), RIGGER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Mérida-facing shibari rigger and kinky photographer working publicly as Miss No One.
- [Misungui Bordelle](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/misungui-bordelle/), PERFORMER · EDUCATOR: French performer, professional domina specialized in shibari / kinbaku, sex educator and activist.
- [Miumi-U](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/miumi-u/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Japanese mistress, nawashi and author.
- [Miura Takumi (神浦匠)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/takumi-miura/), NAWASHI · PHOTOGRAPHER: Nawashi, editor and photographer (1964-2021). 1964–2021.
- [Moksha](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/moksha-ropes/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Warsaw-based rope artist, teacher, performer and conscious-kink / somatic rope facilitator working as Moksha / Deva Moksha.
- [Molly Maria](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/molly-maria/), TEACHER · BODYWORKER: Stockholm-based shibari teacher, artist and somatic / embodiment practitioner working publicly as Molly Maria through Sensual Shibari.
- [Momijinawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/momijinawa/), ROPE PRACTITIONER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Germany-associated rope practitioner, teacher and performer working publicly as Momijinawa / Helena.
- [Mona Lecia Schweegmann](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mona-lecia-schweegmann/), TEACHER · ORGANIZER: German Cologne-based shibari educator, kink / relationship counselor and queer-community organizer.
- [Monad](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/monadropes/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Lisbon-based shibari facilitator and performer, usually credited with Morgana.
- [Monko (縄師モンコ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/monko/), NAWASHI · PHOTOGRAPHER · TEACHER: Japanese nawashi, teacher and rope photographer publicly active through the Monko / Nawashi Monko identity.
- [moon.cat.ropes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/moon-cat-ropes/), ROPE PRACTITIONER · PRESENTER: Berlin-associated rope practitioner working publicly as moon.
- [Morgana](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/morganaropes/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Lisbon-based shibari facilitator and performer, usually credited with Monad.
- [Morphée Kinbaku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/morphee-kinbaku/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Montpellier-area rigger, teacher and organizer active publicly as Morphée Kinbaku.
- [Mosaic Cat (Maomao)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mosaic-cat-maomao/), SHIBARI ARTIST · TEACHER: Shanghai-based Chinese shibari artist, teacher, performer, photographer and organizer working publicly as Mosaic Cat (Maomao).
- [Mouse](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mouse-in-rope/), BOTTOM · RIGGER · TEACHER: London-based queer rope bottom, rigger and educator.
- [Mr Tinkertrain](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mr-tinkertrain/), PRACTITIONER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Rope practitioner, teacher and performer working publicly as Mr Tinkertrain.
- [Mr. Somerset](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mr-somerset/), TEACHER · RIGGER · STUDIO OWNER: Lancaster, Pennsylvania shibari teacher and owner of Bound Studio.
- [Mu² / 木木卓瑪](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mu-ropes/), ROPE ARTIST · TEACHER · SPACE OPERATOR: Taipei-based rope artist, teacher, photographer and space operator working publicly as Mu² / 木木卓瑪.
- [Muku Yoji (椋陽児)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/yoji-muku/), ILLUSTRATOR · WRITER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Japanese SM illustrator, writer, editor and photo-book producer whose work helped define the visual face of postwar kinbaku publishing. 1928–2001.
- [Murasaki Haruan (紫)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/murasaki-haruan/), KINBAKUSHI · TEACHER: Tokyo-based Japanese kinbakushi, professional mistress, teacher and photographer working as Murasaki / Haruan.
- [Muryu ZOU (夢流ZOU)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/muryu-zou/), DIRECTOR: Japanese rope-video director and production collaborator. 1955–.
- [Mx Bliss](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mx-bliss/), ROPE SWITCH · SELF-SUSPENDER: Portland-based rope switch, self-suspender, kink educator, performance artist and event curator.
- [Mya](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mya-rope-podcast/), ROPE BOTTOM · PODCASTER: Bangkok-based rope bottom, author and co-host of Rope Podcast.
- [Myu](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/myu-blay/), MODEL · TEACHER: Prague-based shibari model and AKD-associated teacher working publicly as Myu / `@myu_blay`.
- [Nagaike Takeshi (長池士)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nagaike-takeshi/), NAWASHI · WRITER: Japanese kinbakushi born 1945. 1945–.
- [Nagare Aotsuki (蒼月流)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nagare-aotsuki/), KINBAKUSHI · DOMINANT: Japanese kinbakushi / dominant and Kansai / Tokyo SM-scene organizer.
- [Nagasawa Nao (なお ながさわ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nao-nagasawa/), MODEL · ORGANIZER: Japanese kinbaku model, performer and event organizer. 1967–.
- [Nahuel Knotctopus](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nahuel-knotctopus/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Chilean rigger, rope switch, teacher and performer publicly working as Nahuel Knotctopus / `@knotctopus` in Santiago de Chile.
- [Naka Akira (奈加あきら)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/naka-akira/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Japanese nawashi born 1959, one of the most internationally recognized contemporary kinbakushi. 1959–.
- [Namarié](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/namarie/), PERFORMER · TEACHER: Copenhagen-based performer, rope-model teacher and Kinbaku Lounge co-owner / community builder, also credited as Tanja.
- [Nana](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nana-zebekart/), RIGGER · MODEL · PERFORMER: Kyiv rope rigger, model and performer working publicly as Nana / Zebekart.
- [Nana Blondi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nana-blondi/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Milan-based rope model and performer working publicly as Nana Blondi.
- [Nana Quinn](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nana-quinn/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Helsinki-based rigger, rope instructor and organizer working publicly as Nana Quinn.
- [Naoko (奈緒子)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/naoko-subay/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Hong Kong-born, London-based shibari artist, performer and educator formerly known as Subay / 緒本子.
- [Naoko Shibari (なおこ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/naoko-shibari/), RIGGER · ROPE BOTTOM · KINBAKU MODEL: Tokyo-facing tyer, receiver and kinbaku model affiliated with Kita Dojo and active publicly as なおこ@緊縛 / Naoko Shibari.
- [Natalie Rose](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/natalie-rose/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Portland-based queer kink educator, lifestyle coach, rope top / bottom and performer.
- [Natasha NawaTaNeko](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/natasha-nawataneko/), MODEL · TEACHER: Russian-born, Berlin-based kinbaku model, rope-bottom educator, performer and writer behind Discover Kinbaku with Alexander MA.
- [NatNata](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/natnata/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Israeli shibari model and performer, RomKnots / Ded Mazai's wife and constant artistic partner.
- [Natsuki Aoyama (青山夏樹)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/natsuki-aoyama/), KINBAKUSHI · AV DIRECTOR · SAFETY EDUCATOR: Japanese kinbakushi / dominant, AV director and kinbaku-safety educator. 1970–.
- [Natsumi Scarlett](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/natsumi-scarlett/), SHIBARI ARTIST · RIGGER · TEACHER: Amsterdam-area shibari artist, rigger, teacher and performer working publicly as Natsumi Scarlett / Natsumi no Ito.
- [Nawa Aush (縄オシュ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nawa-aush/), KINBAKU TEACHER · ORGANIZER · PERFORMER: Brisbane-based kinbaku teacher, organizer and performer working publicly as Nawa Aush / Aush.
- [Nawa Erabu](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nawa-erabu/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Tel Aviv-based rigger, teacher and Morikai Studio co-owner using the public identity Nawa Erabu / NawaErabu.
- [Nawa Kenshin](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nawa-kenshin/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Singapore-based shibari artist, teacher, performer and photographer working publicly as Nawa Kenshin / Sean / @nawakenshin.
- [Nawa Shishi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nawa-shishi/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Hong Kong-based rope practitioner, lesson / experience host, studio co-founder and performance artist working publicly as Nawa Shishi /.
- [Nawa Yumio (縄 弓雄)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nawa-yumio/), MARTIAL ARTIST · HISTORIAN: Japanese martial artist, historian, writer, and advisor to NHK; considered the leading authority on ninpō. 1912–2006.
- [NawaNinja / Ropefoto](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nawaninja/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Tokyo-based American rigger, rope educator, performer and photographer working publicly as NawaNinja / Ropefoto.
- [Nawarei](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nawarei/), RIGGER · TEACHER: New Zealand-born, Sydney-based rope educator, performer and Studio Kink co-founder.
- [Nawasabi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nawasabi/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Working as a professional rope artist and teacher since 2015.
- [Nawashi Murakawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nawashi-murakawa/), KINBAKUSHI · TEACHER · AUTHOR: London-based kinbaku practitioner, teacher, photographer and editor working publicly as Nawashi Murakawa.
- [NegraNoche](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/negranoche/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Buenos Aires-based shibari teacher and founder of Muganawa Kinbaku Dojo.
- [Nenad](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nenad-shibari/), RIGGER · SWITCH · INITIATION FACILITATOR: Contemporary rigger, rope switch and initiation facilitator active with Les Cordes Roses in Toulouse.
- [Nevertheless](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nevertheless/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Florida / US rope educator and organizer.
- [Nevyn](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nevyn/), PERFORMER · TEACHER: Italian rope performer and teacher working publicly as Nevyn / Max Nevyn and `@n_e_v_y_n`.
- [Nëya](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/neya/), RIGGER · MODEL · TEACHER: Prague-based rigger, model, teacher and performer publicly appearing as Nëya.
- [Nick Freerider](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nick-freerider/), TEACHER · NAWASHI · ORGANIZER: Moscow-based bondage artist, teacher, organizer and RopeSchool instructor; founder of the Shibaru community.
- [NightwolfAJ](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nightwolfaj/), TEACHER · PERFORMER: Toronto-based Kazami-Ryu teacher publicly billed by Toronto Kinbaku Salon as AJ and in event listings as NightwolfAJ.
- [Niho Mano](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/niho-mano/), ROPE EDUCATOR · PRACTITIONER · PERFORMER: Houston-based rope educator, practitioner and performer.
- [Niji Nawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/niji-nawa/), TEACHER · PERFORMER: Italian rope teacher and performer working publicly as Niji Nawa.
- [Nijimura Minami (虹邑みなみ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/minami-nijimura/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · PERFORMER · BAR OWNER: Sapporo-based Japanese Ichinawakai instructor, rope performer and bar owner working publicly as 虹邑みなみ / MinamiNizimura / @nizimura23.
- [Nik Your Knots](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nik-your-knots/), TEACHER · NAWASHI: London-based rope artist and educator with training in Russia and the UK.
- [Nika Felichita](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nika-felichita/), NAWASHI · PERFORMER: Kazan-linked Russian bondage artist, performer and seminar host.
- [Nikita Ropekit](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nikita-ropekit/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Moscow-linked Russian shibari rigger, teacher, performer and Shibaru organizer.
- [Nikoleta](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nikoleta/), RIGGER · MODEL · TEACHER: Prague-based Czech rigger, model and teacher active in the Subspace studio orbit.
- [Nina Russ](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nina-russ/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · PERFORMER: London-based shibari performer, rope artist and educator.
- [Noa Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/noa-shibari/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Amsterdam / de Zaanstreek shibari rigger, teacher, performer and self-tying workshop organizer also credited as Miss Noa / Noana.
- [Nobuyoshi Araki (荒木経惟)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nobuyoshi-araki/), PHOTOGRAPHER: World-renowned photographer who brought shibari into fine art photography. 1940–.
- [Noemi Ferrari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/noemi-ferrari/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Berlin-based rope performer, model, workshop partner and actress / dancer working publicly as Noemi Ferrari.
- [Noir_fix (欸眯)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/noir-fix/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Taipei-based rope artist, rigger, teacher, performer and organizer working publicly as Noir_fix / Nadja Charlie Lam.
- [Nora / Ordinals](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ordinals/), TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Los Angeles-based rope educator, switch and organizer working publicly as Nora / Ordinals.
- [Norio Sugiura (杉浦則夫)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/norio-sugiura/), PHOTOGRAPHER · EDITOR: Japanese photographer born 1942 in Nagoya. 1942–.
- [Norton Ognev](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/norton-ognev/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER · ORGANIZER: Kazan rigger, teacher, performer, rope maker and community organizer.
- [Nuit de Tokyo (春翔)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nuitdetokyo/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · INTERPRETER: French nawashi, interpreter / translator and certified Yukimura-ryu instructor using the Yukimura name Haru Kakeru.
- [Nureki Chimuo (濡木痴夢男)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/chimuo-nureki/), NAWASHI · WRITER · TEACHER: Japanese kinbakushi, photographer, writer and editor born Iida Hoichi in 1930 in Asakusa, Tokyo. 1930–2013.
- [Nyokki (にょっき)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nyokki/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Tokyo Ichinawakai instructor listed by Hajime Kinoko's official lessons page as one of the domestic first-class official instructors.
- [NyxRope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nyxrope/), MODEL · PERFORMER · TEACHER: Athens-based rope model, performer and co-teacher in the AthenShibari team.
- [O Tori Hiro (凰ヒロ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/o-tori-hiro/), NAWASHI · ORGANIZER · VENUE OPERATOR: Tokyo nawashi, performer, organizer and venue operator working publicly as 凰ヒロ / O Tori Hiro.
- [Oat Montien (โอ๊ต มณเฑียร)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/oat-montien/), ARTIST: Bangkok-based Thai erotic / queer visual artist whose recent public work uses shibari as installation, video and performance language.
- [Oden](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/oden-ichinawakai/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · ARTIST: Ichinawakai instructor and ROPES member working publicly as Oden.
- [Odys](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/odys/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: American kinbaku artist and educator based in Virginia / the DMV. 1981–.
- [Ohshita Souichiro (大下壮一郎)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/souichiro-ohshita/), KINBAKUSHI · WRITER: Early-postwar Japanese kinbakushi, writer and photography-oriented bondage stylist.
- [Oji Pan](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/oji-pan/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Los Angeles-based rope teacher and organizer associated with Devil Mask Society and Devil Mask Studio.
- [Oki](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/oki-barcelona/), ROPE MODEL · RIGGER · PERFORMER: Barcelona-facing rope model, rigger and performer working publicly as Oki / @oki.
- [Oki Shoji (沖渉二)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shoji-oki/), ARTIST · ILLUSTRATOR: Showa-era Japanese illustrator in postwar SM publishing. 1922–.
- [Olive](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/olive-in-the-woods/), ROPE PRACTITIONER · FACILITATOR: Rope-facing practitioner working publicly as Olive / @olive.
- [Osada Eikichi (長田英吉)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/eikichi-osada/), NAWASHI · PERFORMER: Pioneer of modern kinbaku as public performance. 1925–2001.
- [Osada Kazumi (長田一美)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/osada-kazumi/), NAWASHI · WRITER: Japanese kinbakushi and writer whose official site preserves an active public identity and publication surface.
- [Osada Steve (長田スティーブ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/osada-steve/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: German nawashi, AV director and performer based in Japan. 1952–.
- [Osaka Dan](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/osaka-dan/), TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Australian rope teacher and organizer active in Toronto in the 2010s.
- [OtaKinbaku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ota-kinbaku/), RIGGER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Bay Area / Oakland-based rope artist, nawashi, photographer, performer and educator working as OtaKinbaku / Ota.
- [Otonawa (音縄)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/otonawa/), KINBAKUSHI · TEACHER: Tokyo-based kinbakushi, teacher and performer in Hajime Kinoko's Ichinawakai / ROPES orbit.
- [Ozuki Tsukio (緒月月緒)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ozuki-tsukio/), PERFORMER: Japanese performer active publicly from the mid-2010s.
- [Ozuma Kaname (小妻要)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kaname-ozuma/), ARTIST · ILLUSTRATOR: Japanese artist and illustrator known for both SM imagery and paintings of tattooed women. 1939–2011.
- [Pablo Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/pablo-shibari/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Tokyo / Omotesando-based shibari artist, session practitioner, performer and event organizer.
- [Paige Sunshine](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/paige-sunshine/), ROPE BOTTOM · EDUCATOR · PERFORMER: Rope bottom and educator active across Washington, DC and Northern Virginia, working publicly as Paige Sunshine.
- [Pani Mia](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mia-shibari/), RIGGER · TEACHER · SHIBARI ARTIST: Batumi-associated rigger, teacher and shibari artist working publicly as Pani Mia / @miashibari.
- [Parker RopeBoi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/parker-ropeboi/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER · STUDIO CO-FOUNDER: New York City rope performer, educator, rigger and organizer working publicly as Parker RopeBoi.
- [Paul / Serene_X](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/paul-serene-x/), RIGGER · TEACHER · STUDIO FOUNDER: Detroit rope practitioner, educator and studio co-owner working publicly as Paul / Serene_X.
- [Paul Samael](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/paul-samael/), RIGGER · TEACHER · FOUNDER: Uruguayan rigger, teacher and Shibari Uruguay founder.
- [Pauline Massimo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/pauline-massimo/), ARTIST · EDUCATOR · PERFORMER: Brazilian interdisciplinary artist, shibari educator, performer and curator based between Spain and Brazil.
- [Pedro Cordas](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/pedro-cordas/), TEACHER · NAWASHI: Lisbon-based Portuguese rope artist, performer, video editor and educator.
- [Persephone Ortega](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/persephone-ortega/), SHIBARI ARTIST · GUIDE · ORGANIZER: Costa Rica-based shibari artist / guide behind Bound to Nature.
- [Peter Wettstein](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/peter-wettstein/), AUTHOR · TEACHER: Swiss illustrator, author, publisher and producer behind Shibaku.
- [Petite Pretzel](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/petite-pretzel/), TEACHER · PERFORMER: Shibari artist and rope switch from NYC, currently based in London.
- [Philia](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/philia/), TEACHER · MODEL: Kiel-based German shibari teacher, organizer and rope model in the Tüdeltreff Kiel team.
- [PiercedBabyBunny](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/piercedbabybunny/), ROPE PRACTITIONER · PERFORMER: Antwerp-facing rope practitioner and performer working publicly as PiercedBabyBunny / @shayeulaerts.
- [pikushii](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/pikushii/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Swiss rigger, teacher, host and performer.
- [Pilar LaOtra](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/pilar-laotra/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Spanish filmmaker and rope performer also credited as Pilar Aldea.
- [Pishare Rope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/anya-pishare-rope/), RIGGER · PERFORMER · COURSE CO-CREATOR · JAM FACILITATOR: Belgrade-active rope practitioner and performer working publicly as Pishare Rope / Anya.
- [Pol Ropes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/pol-ropes/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Uruguay / Montevideo rope practitioner, instructor and Shibari Uruguay organizer.
- [Poli Nasty](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/poli-nasty/), MODEL · PERFORMER · ORGANIZER: Medellín, Colombia rope bottom / model, performer and Shibari Medellín community coordinator publicly working as Poli Nasty.
- [Polo Picart](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/polo-picart/), RIGGER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Geneva-based photographer and shibari performer, also billed as Polo Cosme / Polo Shibari in his Barcelona show materials.
- [Psyche Sophia](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/psyche-sophia/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ARTIST: San Juan rigger, teacher, artist and facilitator working publicly as Psyche Sophia.
- [Psychopsis Mariposa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/psychopsis-mariposa/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Athens-based shibari model and performer, working publicly as Psychopsis Mariposa.
- [Python / Pyth01](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/python-pyth01/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Singapore-based rope top, instructor and studio co-founder working publicly as Python / Pyth01.
- [Queerbaku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/queerbaku/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Lyon-based rigger and rope instructor.
- [R F0X](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/r-f0x/), RIGGER · PHOTOGRAPHER · PERFORMER: Phoenix / Arizona shibari artist, photographer and performer working publicly as R F0X / @r.
- [Rachel Ki](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/rachel-ki/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Rope model and suspension performer featured throughout Crash Restraint's instructional videos and performance material.
- [Raika (蕾火)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/raika/), KINBAKUSHI · MISTRESS: Japanese mistress, kinbakushi and late-Akechi-lineage performer active from the mid-1990s to 2015.
- [Ram (ラム)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ram-curiouss/), ROPE BOTTOM · PERFORMER · OPERATIONAL PARTNER: Tokyo-facing rope bottom and performer working publicly as Ram / ラム / @rhum_rhum_rhum.
- [Randa Mai (乱田舞)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/mai-randa/), NAWASHI · AV DIRECTOR: Japanese nawashi and adult-video director (25 March 1959 – 2022); self-described 'S&M entertainer' rather than nawashi. 1959–2022.
- [Ray Duran](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ray-duran/), SHIBARI INSTRUCTOR · EVENT PRODUCER: Spokane-based shibari instructor, performer and event producer.
- [Red Lily](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/redlily/), SHIBARI ARTIST · EDUCATOR · ORGANIZER: Red Lily, also known as Beatrice Gigliuto, is an Italian-born, Copenhagen-based queer shibari artist, educator, performer, organizer.
- [Red Sabbath](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/red-sabbath/), MODEL · TEACHER: Italian rope model, performer and teacher.
- [REDACT_NY](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/redact-ny/), ROPE COMMUNITY HOST: New York rope-community organizer working publicly as REDACT_NY / Redact.
- [Redolage](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/redolage/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Paris-based rigger, performer and shibari coach working publicly as Redolage / Redolage3.
- [Reeli Hakman](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/reeli-hakman/), TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Tallinn-based Estonian rope educator and organizer behind Köieparadiis.
- [Rembrandt](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/rembrandt-shibari/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Uruguay-based rigger and teacher.
- [Ren](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ren-3n3r/), PERFORMER: Buenos Aires-based performer working publicly as Ren / René and also billed as Niño Mordaza.
- [Renai Rai](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/renai-rai/), RIGGER · EDUCATOR · PERFORMER: Metro Manila shibari artist, educator and performer working publicly as Renai Rai / @renai.
- [Renata Fushime](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/renata-fushime/), RIGGER · ORGANIZER: Saint Petersburg shibari practitioner, teacher, performer and 18+ event organizer.
- [René von Qibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/rene-von-qibari/), TEACHER · BODYWORKER: Berlin-based rope / bodywork teacher behind Qibari. 1963–.
- [Renée de Sans](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/renee-de-sans/), TEACHER · ARTIST · ORGANIZER: Berlin-based trans visual artist, filmmaker, performer and shibari teacher with a visual-communication diploma from Bauhaus-University.
- [Reve (小王子)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/reve-yumenawa/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Hong Kong-based shibari rigger, teacher and photographer working publicly as 小王子 Reve.
- [RhinoRopes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/rhinoropes/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Saint Petersburg rigger, teacher and performer with additional Kazan workshop and event ties.
- [Riccardo Wildties](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/riccardo-wildties/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Italian nawashi, photographer and educator. 1976–.
- [RigsRope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/rigsrope/), SHIBARI RIGGER · PERFORMER · WORKSHOP FACILITATOR: Shibari rigger, performer and workshop facilitator working publicly as RigsRope / Rigs Rope.
- [Rina Trevi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/rina-trevi/), SHIBARI ARTIST · AUTHOR · COACH: Austin-based shibari artist, instructor, vulnerability / intimacy guide and author; the `us` country location reflects public scene-base /.
- [Rocco Grigio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/rocco-grigio/), EDUCATOR · RIGGER: London-associated shibari / BDSM educator and rigger working publicly as Rocco Grigio.
- [Roman Fordinál](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/roman-fordinal/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ROPE MAKER: Slovak / Bratislava shibari rigger and teacher associated with Shibari Dojo Bratislava.
- [RomKnots](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/romknots/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Tel Aviv-based Israeli shibari rigger, teacher and performer also credited as Ded Mazai.
- [Rope Mongrel](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/rope-mongrel/), RIGGER · ROPE JAM HOST: Manila / Philippines rigger and rope-jam host working publicly as Rope Mongrel / @rope.
- [Rope Phoenix](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/rope-phoenix/), RIGGER · EDUCATOR · PERFORMER: Brazilian shibari artist, rigger, educator, performer and rope model working publicly as Rope Phoenix / Ana Paula Stock.
- [Rope Shadow](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/rope-shadow/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Athens-based Greek photographer, filmmaker, performer, teacher and shibari artist publicly working as Rope Shadow, Chris Shaghal and.
- [Rope Unleashed](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/rope-unleashed/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Berlin-based rigger, teacher and performer working publicly as Rope Unleashed / Ninola.
- [RopeCat](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ropecat/), MODEL · TEACHER: German bondage model, performer and co-trainer known as Nicole / RopeCat, long-term rope and performance partner of Matthias T.
- [RopeDaddy](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/rope-daddy/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: US shibari educator, author and organizer behind RopeDaddy Studios and Indy Rope Expo.
- [RopeFu](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/rope-fu/), ROPE EDUCATOR · PRACTITIONER: Cape Town rope educator and practitioner working publicly as RopeFu / @rope.
- [RopeGolem](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ropegolem/), RIGGER · TEACHER: San Francisco Bay Area rope and kink practitioner working publicly as RopeGolem / Jeff RopeGolem.
- [Ropelash](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ropelash/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Lausanne-based Swiss rigger, teacher, performer and rope supplier working publicly as Ropelash.
- [RopeMarks](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ropemarks/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Dutch nawashi and teacher Bob Roos, based in Amsterdam and operating as RopeMarks.
- [RopEmotion](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ropemotion/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: German nawashi / bondage artist based in the Ruhr Valley, with the official site imprint placing RopEmotion in Gelsenkirchen.
- [RopePuppet](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ropepuppet/), ROPE PERFORMER · MODEL: Adelaide-based rope performer and model working publicly as RopePuppet / @ropepuppet.
- [ropes.sweat.and.tears](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ropes-sweat-and-tears/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Seattle-based rigger, educator, performer and organizer working publicly as ropes.
- [RopesSculptor](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/pablo-ferrer-ropessculptor/), RIGGER · SHIBARI INSTRUCTOR: Spain-based rigger and shibari instructor working publicly as RopesSculptor / Pablo Ferrer.
- [Roppongi Kaoru (六本木薫)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kaoru-roppongi/), KINBAKUSHI · WRITER: Late-Showa Japanese kinbakushi active across 1970s-1980s SM magazines, manuals and photo books.
- [RopuNawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ropunawa/), TEACHER · NAWASHI: Basel-based rope artist.
- [Roqueved Zagal](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/roqueved-zagal/), KINBAKUSHI · TEACHER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Mexican kinbakushi, teacher, photographer and performer based in Mexico City, and founder / lead teacher of Mukade Kinbaku Dojo.
- [Rory Ropes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/rory-ropes/), EDUCATOR · PERFORMER: London-based shibari educator, performer and rigger.
- [Rosa Canina](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/rosa-canina/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Singapore-based rope bottom, rigger, teacher, organizer and rope-community writer working publicly as Rosa Canina / @rosadoesrope.
- [Rose Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/rose-shibari/), RIGGER · ROPE MODEL · PERFORMER: Adelaide / Kaurna yerta-based rigger, rope model, self-suspender and performer working publicly as Rose Shibari.
- [Rouse Renoir](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/rouse-renoir/), ARTIST · FILM DIRECTOR · SHIBARI PERFORMER: Basel-born interdisciplinary artist, filmmaker, model and shibari performer based on Fuerteventura, with public home-base ties to.
- [Roxu](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/roxu/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Murcia-origin rigger, teacher and performer, now based between Berlin and Murcia.
- [Roy Burn](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/roy-burn/), RIGGER · TEACHER · DOJO OPERATOR: Lima, Peru shibari teacher, rigger and dojo lead.
- [Rugged Ropes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/rugged-ropes/), ROPE ORGANIZER · FACILITATOR: Milan-associated rope organizer and facilitator working publicly as Rugged Ropes / @rugged_ropes.
- [Rumi Kasuga (春日ルミ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/rumi-kasuga/), KINBAKUSHI · MISTRESS · MODEL: Showa-era Japanese kinbakushi, mistress and model born in Osaka. 1930–.
- [Ryhor Shabeka](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ryhor-shabeka/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · PERFORMER · ORGANIZER: Belarusian rope artist, teacher, performer and community organizer based in Poland.
- [Ryouko](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ryouko/), PERFORMER · MODEL · ROPE SWITCH: Osaka-based Japanese rope performer, model and rope switch working publicly as Ryouko / Ryouko Kinky.
- [Ryuan (流庵殿)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ryuan/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Ryuan (Sr.
- [Ryuzaki Asuka (龍崎飛鳥)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ryuzaki-asuka/), KINBAKUSHI · DOMINATRIX: Kyoto-based dominatrix, kinbaku practitioner, teacher and salon owner active in the Kansai SM / fetish scene since 1990.
- [s'Witch Salt](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/s-witch-salt/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Tel Aviv-based rigger, rope instructor, Domme and Morikai Studio founder / co-founder using the public identities s'Witch Salt, Witch Salt.
- [Saara Rei](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/saara-rei/), ROPE BOTTOM · PERFORMANCE ARTIST · WORKSHOP FACILITATOR: Saara Rei is a multidisciplinary performance artist, Kinbaku practitioner, and workshop facilitator with a professional background in music.
- [Saara Tsuru](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/saara-tsuru/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Finnish shibari / kinbaku artist, performer and teacher, also credited as Saara Kantanen / Saara-Tsuru / Shibaritsuru.
- [SadiKarla](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sadikarla/), RIGGER · ROPE BOTTOM: Santiago / Chile rigger and rope-bottom publicly working as SadiKarla / K de Kuerda through the @k.
- [Sahara Kise (佐原キセ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kise-sahara/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Early Japanese model, actress and foundational visual partner in Seiu Ito's Taisho-period bondage photography. 1893–.
- [Saikatsu (斎勝)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/saikatsu/), NAWASHI: Japanese nawashi (1940 - 1 July 2024), remembered as a close confidant and long-time assistant to Akechi Denki. 1940–2024.
- [Saki Kamijoo (上条早樹)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/saki-kamijoo/), KINBAKUSHI · PERFORMER: Kansai-based kinbakushi, mistress and performer, described by Nawapedia as the owner / manageress of SM Salon PISS in Osaka, opened in.
- [Sakurada Denjiro (桜田伝次郎)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sakurada-denjiro/), NAWASHI · PERFORMER: Japanese nawashi and underground-theatre figure. 1952–.
- [Sakuya (さくや)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sakuya-guernica/), ROPE PERFORMER · BAR OWNER: Tokyo / Ikebukuro rope performer, cosplayer and Mistress Bar Guernica operator working publicly as Sakuya / さくや.
- [Salamandr](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/salamandr/), NAWASHI · PERFORMER: Moscow-based Russian bondage artist and RopeFest performer.
- [Sally (サリー)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sally-ichinawakai/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Japanese Ichinawakai Kyushu instructor working publicly as Sally / サリー / @sally_mod.
- [Sam Jay](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sam-jay/), PERFORMER · TEACHER: Co-founder of NYC Shibari and NYC Street Shibari with Zero-Gi.
- [Sangeisyoku Peco (三芸色ぺこ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sangeisyoku-peco/), KINBAKU ARTIST · TATTOO ARTIST: Tokyo / Fukuoka Ichinawakai instructor and tattoo artist working publicly as 三芸色ぺこ / Sangeisyoku Peco and 彫ぺこ / Horipeco.
- [Sansblague](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sansblague/), SWITCH · TEACHER: Stockholm-based rope switch, teacher, writer and organizer working with Bergborg.
- [Sansei](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sansei/), RIGGER · MODEL · TEACHER: Czech / Prague-scene rigger, model, teacher and performer working publicly as Sansei / Tereza Sansei, usually with Soptik / Peter Soptik and.
- [Saotome Hiromi (早乙女宏美)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/hiromi-saotome/), PERFORMER · WRITER: Japanese performer, writer and SM-film actress with durable Black Heart and late-Showa performance-culture relevance. 1963–.
- [Sarah Calanthe](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sarah-calanthe/), ROPE BOTTOM · DISCUSSION LEAD: Amsterdam-area rope bottom / discussion lead publicly working as Sarah Calanthe.
- [Sarca Martello](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sarca-martello/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Italian rigger, teacher, artist, photographer and holistic operator credited by BoundCon as Sarca and by other event sources as Sarca Luca.
- [Sardonic](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sardonic/), ROPE TOP · EDUCATOR · ROPE MAKER: Richmond, Virginia rope top, educator, rope maker and rope-care enthusiast publicly known as Sardonic / `@s4rdonic`.
- [SatineAngelic](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/satineangelic/), ROPE MODEL · BOTTOM · PERFORMER: San Francisco Bay Area-active rope model, bottom and performer working publicly as SatineAngelic.
- [Sawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sawa-shibari/), ROPE ARTIST · TEACHER: Berlin-based rope artist, teacher and performer.
- [Scot Kinbaku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/scot-kinbaku/), TEACHER · NAWASHI: Copenhagen-based teacher and Kinbaku Lounge co-owner / host.
- [Se](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/se-krasnoyarsk/), NAWASHI · PERFORMER: Krasnoyarsk-based Russian bondage artist and RopeFest performer.
- [Seb Kinbaku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/seb-kinbaku/), SHIBARI TEACHER · RIGGER · SHOP FOUNDER: Paris-based shibari / kinbaku teacher, artist and material-platform founder.
- [Seco](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/seco-tsunagu/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ARTIST · ORGANIZER: Hong Kong-based shibari teaching artist, rigger and studio co-founder working publicly as Seco / Secorin.
- [Seilartig](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/seilartig/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Berlin-based shibari rigger, teacher and performer, also publicly identified as Alex Seilartig.
- [Sénèque](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/seneque-shibari/), RIGGER · TEACHER: French shibari teacher and rigger using the Sénèque identity in the Vichy-area Stoa studio context.
- [Sergej Pejić](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sergej-pejic/), SHIBARI MASTER · PERFORMER: Serbian shibari practitioner publicly credited as Master Sergej Pejić.
- [Sergey A.](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sergey-a-bern/), TEACHER · RIGGER: Russian-born rope teacher and rigger behind Kinbaku Studio Bern.
- [Sergey Lisitsyn](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sergey-lisitsyn/), KINBAKUSHI · PERFORMER: Saint Petersburg kinbaku / shibari practitioner also credited as Sergey Exmelin Lisitsyn.
- [SerialTier](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/serialtier/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Bangkok-based shibari artist, rigger, teacher and performer working publicly as SerialTier / ThatToxicSerialTie-r.
- [Shadow](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shadow/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Antwerp-based rope teacher; presenter at EURIX I (2012) and one of Felix Ruckert's first teachers.
- [Shaka (釈迦)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shaka-akabane/), RIGGER · STUDIO OPERATOR · PERFORMER: Tokyo-facing rigger, performer and organizer working publicly as Shaka / 釈迦 / @shaka1shaka2.
- [Shakti Bliss](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shakti-bliss/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Austin-based rope switch, rigger, somatic artist, kink educator and organizer also known as Scout / The Rope Doula.
- [Shambler](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shambler/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Moscow / Almaty rigger, teacher and performer behind the ShibariTutorial Telegram education channel.
- [Shana](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shana/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Swiss rope model, performer and teaching partner of Jack the Rigger.
- [Shay Tiziano](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shay-tiziano/), SELF-SUSPENDER · AUTHOR: San Francisco-based self-suspension educator, presenter, acrobatic bondage performer, author and event producer.
- [Shiawase](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shiawase/), RIGGER · TEACHER · STUDIO FOUNDER: Italian rigger, performer, teacher and co-founder of Peony Studio in Turin.
- [Shibari Mari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shibari-mari/), SHIBARI ARTIST · ORGANIZER · CONSULTANT · DESIGNER: Chicago-based shibari artist, sensual / kink consultant, Pro-Domme, designer and organizer working publicly as The Tantric Mystic /.
- [Shibari Sari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shibari-sari/), RIGGER · COACH: Halle-based German rope practitioner, rigger / model and coach for bodywork and sexuality.
- [Shibari Shawn](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shibari-shawn/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Seattle-based gay kinbaku artist, rope bondage educator and organizer working publicly as Shibari Shawn.
- [Shibari.Caylyn](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shibari-caylyn/), ROPE MODEL · PERFORMER: Hong Kong rope model and performer working publicly as Shibari.
- [Shibarista Jess](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shibarista-jess/), MODEL · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Belgian / Antwerp shibari model, photographer, rigger, teacher and organizer.
- [Shigonawa Bingo (紫護縄びんご)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shigonawa-bingo/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Tokyo-based kinbakushi (9 May 1963 - 24 November 2025) who refined his craft through private practice and observation; self-taught, and. 1963–2025.
- [Shima Shikou (志摩紫光)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shikou-shima/), KINBAKUSHI · DIRECTOR: Tokyo-born Japanese kinbakushi, AV director and prolific SM-media maker whose public trace spans late-Showa print culture, the.
- [Shin Nawakiri](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shin-nawakiri/), KINBAKUSHI · TEACHER · AUTHOR: Taiwan-based kinbakushi, performer, teacher, author and organizer working publicly as Shin Nawakiri / Shin Nawakari.
- [Shinobu Fuwa (芙羽忍)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shinobu-fuwa/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Japanese nawashi / kinbaku teacher working publicly as Shinobu Fuwa / 芙羽忍.
- [Shiratama Mari (白珠まり)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shiratama-mari/), ROPE BOTTOM · MODEL · PERFORMER: Japan-facing cosplayer, rope bottom, model and performer working publicly as Shiratama Mari / 白珠まり.
- [Shiratori Haruka (白鳥はるか)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/haruka-shiratori/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Taiwan-born, Tokyo-based Ichinawakai rigger, performer and teacher.
- [Shirin](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shirin-shibari/), ROPE SWITCH · TEACHER: Berlin-based rope switch and shibari teacher working publicly as Shirin / @shirin.
- [Shishiwaka (獅子若)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shishiwaka/), KINBAKUSHI · TEACHER: Kansai / Osaka-based Japanese kinbakushi and nawashi. 1976–.
- [Shoga](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shoga/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ROPE SUPPLIER: Braunschweig-area German shibari / bondage rigger, teacher and rope-material shop operator working publicly as Shoga / Shoga Shibari.
- [Shuhei Kitagawa (北川周平)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shuhei-kitagawa/), KINBAKUSHI · PERFORMER: Japanese kinbakushi distinct from Salon Kitagawa's Kitagawa / 喜多川.
- [Shun (しゅん)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shun-ichinawakai/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Japanese Ichinawakai Kyushu instructor working publicly as しゅん / SHUN.
- [SickDucks](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sickducks/), MODEL · TEACHER: Dutch rope model, teacher and performer from Arnhem working publicly as SickDucks / sick.
- [Sim](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sim-vroeteldier/), ROPE BOTTOM · RIGGER · EDUCATOR · CO-FOUNDER: Cape Town-associated rope bottom, rigger and educator working publicly as Sim / Vroeteldier.
- [Sin](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sin/), KINBAKUSHI · WRITER: Munich-based professional kinbakushi, writer and performer associated with Kannōnawa, a sensual / carnal rope approach. 1962–.
- [SIN (しん)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sin-ichinawakai/), KINBAKU INSTRUCTOR · PHOTOGRAPHER: Kumamoto / Fukuoka-based kinbaku instructor, shibari artist and photographer working publicly as SIN / しん.
- [Sinrael](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sinrael/), ROPE PRACTITIONER · AUTHOR: Zurich-based shibari practitioner and author working publicly as Sinrael.
- [Sir Pocketz](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sir-pocketz/), RIGGER · SOMATIC PRACTITIONER: Houston-based rope / somatic practitioner and aerial shibari performer working publicly as Sir Pocketz.
- [Skinny Redhead](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/skinnyredhead/), ARTIST · PERFORMER · TEACHER: Polish-born, Edinburgh-based shibari / self-suspension artist, performer, teacher and organizer working publicly as Skinny Redhead /.
- [Slaanesh](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/slaanesh-pl/), PERFORMER · TEACHER: Polish shibari / bondage performer, educator and co-author of Nawado.
- [slab_me_harder](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/slab-me-harder/), MODEL · PERFORMER · TEACHER: San Francisco Bay Area rope performer, model and teacher also known as Juliette.
- [SluttyHands](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sluttyhands/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: San Francisco Bay Area rope artist, performer, educator and photographer working publicly as SluttyHands.
- [Snowy](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/snowy-alittlesnowy/), ROPE BOTTOM · MODEL: Rope bottom and model working publicly as Snowy / @alittlesnowy.
- [Sofia Enn](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sofia-enn/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER · ORGANIZER: Novorossiysk rigger, photographer, performer, educator and organizer.
- [Sofie / Sorisk](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sofie-sorisk/), MODEL · TEACHER: Danish rope model, teacher and Kinbaku Nexus co-runner using the public Sorisk / `@sorisk_` identity.
- [Soft Armor](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/soft-armor/), ROPE MODEL · SELF-TIER · FACILITATOR: NYC-based US rope bottom, rope model, self-tier and workshop facilitator publicly appearing as Soft Armor / @soft_armor_.
- [Soguita](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/soguita/), RIGGER · TEACHER · OPERATOR: Buenos Aires-based rigger, teacher, performer, organizer and visual artist whose rope practice began in 2017-2018. 1986–.
- [Solina](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/solina-ropevision/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Finnish shibari artist, model, performer and workshop guide based in Oulu.
- [Sophia Rose](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sophia-rose/), TEACHER · DOMINANT: London-based BDSM professional, rope educator and performer.
- [Soptik](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/soptik/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · ORGANISER: Prague-based bondage teacher, performer and event organiser; co-founder of the Czech rope scene.
- [Soya](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/soya/), ROPE ARTIST · FACILITATOR: Rope artist and facilitator working publicly as Soya and active in Vancouver.
- [Sparks](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sparks/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Australian nawashi based in Adelaide.
- [Specimen](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/specimen/), TEACHER · PERFORMER: Boston-based rope practitioner, teacher and performer working with Knot Really Dead.
- [SpringTide](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/springtide/), ROPE PRACTITIONER · EDUCATOR · PERFORMER · LIFE MODEL: Rope practitioner, educator, performer and life model working under the scene name SpringTide.
- [Stan Lee](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/stan-lee-rope/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Belarusian / Minsk-linked rigger and performer presented with Drinking Fox at RopeFest Peterburg 2026.
- [Stella Spei](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/stella-spei/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: French shibari / kinbaku rigger, performer, model, teacher and organizer behind Stell'Art Ropes.
- [Steph / Void](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/voiddd/), ROPE BOTTOM · PERFORMER: New York-based rope bottom, performer and Rope Chubbies project contact working publicly as Steph / Void / S.
- [Stephanie Doe](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/stephanie-doe/), TEACHER · AUTHOR: French shibari teacher, author, therapist and trainer.
- [Steve Freeman](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/steve-freeman/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Hong Kong-based nawashi, shibari / kinbaku tutor and photographer, and the only official Yagami-ryu licensed instructor in Asia outside.
- [Stjepan Palescak](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/stjepan-palescak/), ROPE ARTIST · COACH · PHOTOGRAPHER: Aarau-facing rope artist, coach, photographer and organizer working publicly through Art of Hojojutsu.
- [Stuart](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/stuart-a-veces-cuerdas/), RIGGER · TEACHER: American, Barcelona-based rigger, teacher and performer working publicly as Stuart / @a.
- [Sudo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sudo/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PHOTOGRAPHER · ROPE SUPPLIER: Cape Town kinbaku practitioner, educator, photographer and rope-supply project operator publicly active as @sudo_kinbaku_.
- [Sugartie](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sugartie/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Tel Aviv-based rigger and performer working publicly as Sugartie.
- [Sugea Rubber](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sugea-rubber/), ROPE PRACTITIONER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Rope practitioner, facilitator, teacher and performer working publicly as Sara / Sugea Rubber, with the earlier event name Herensugea.
- [Sugihara Koji (杉原虹児)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/koji-sugihara/), KINBAKUSHI · EDITOR: Japanese kinbakushi, editor and illustrator tied to Kitan Club's mid-century visual culture.
- [Sugishita Naomi (杉下なおみ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/naomi-sugishita/), MODEL · ORGANIZER: Japanese SM model and early Kinbiken co-creator.
- [Suma Toshiyuki (須磨利之)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/toshiyuki-suma/), WRITER · PAINTER: Writer, painter and editor who published under the pseudonyms Reiko Kita and Kō Minomura. 1920–1992.
- [Sunga Konji](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sunga-konji/), ROPE ARTIST · INTIMACY PRACTITIONER · PERFORMER · TEACHER: Cape Town rope and intimacy practitioner / artist active professionally since around 2012.
- [Sunohara Yuri (春原悠理)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/yuri-sunohara/), MODEL · ORGANIZER: Japanese SM model, writer and later public Kinbiken revival organizer.
- [sweet_shiver](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sweet-shiver/), ROPE PRACTITIONER · MODEL: Swiss / Lausanne rope practitioner and model using the public name sweet_shiver, identified as Christine on Encordages Lémaniques'.
- [SweetZephyr](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sweetzephyr/), RIGGER · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: US kinbaku teacher / organizer and founder of Heartland Kinbaku in Chicago.
- [Sydona](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/sydona/), ROPE ARTIST · TEACHER: Brooklyn / New York City-based rope artist, movement practitioner, photographer, performer and educator.
- [Syuusaku Kamiya (香宮 周策)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/syuusaku-kamiya/), SM PERFORMER · SALON OPERATOR: Osaka-based SM performer and kink-salon operator working publicly as 香宮 周策 / Syuusaku Kamiya.
- [tairagiyosh4iiii (タイラギ ヨッスィー)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tairagi-yosshii/), NAWASHI · PERFORMER: Osaka-based nawashi and rope performer working publicly as タイラギ ヨッスィー.
- [TAIZO](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/taizo/), KINBAKUSHI · PRODUCER: Japanese kinbakushi, SM-stage producer and AV director.
- [Takara Benio (宝紅緒)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/benio-takara/), KINBAKUSHI · MISTRESS: Japanese kinbakushi, mistress and performer active in the early-2000s Tokyo SM stage layer.
- [Takase Shinnosuke (たかせ秦之助)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/takase-shinnosuke/), KINBAKUSHI · TEACHER: Tokyo-based kinbakushi, teacher, organizer and writer operating in Shinjuku-Kabukicho through the Shibaraku project.
- [Takashi Tsujimura (辻村隆)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/takashi-tsujimura/), NAWASHI · WRITER: Credited with establishing modern Kinbaku Art. 1921–1987.
- [Take Kenkou (武健虹)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/take-kenkou/), KINBAKU TEACHER · SALON OPERATOR: Kansai kinbaku teacher, performer and salon operator working publicly as 武健虹 / Take Kenkou.
- [Takeda Kouetsu (武田肛悦)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/takeda-kouetsu/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Osaka-based nawashi, teacher and Studio Club X operator.
- [Tako](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tako/), RIGGER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Geneva-based Swiss shibari artist, photographer, rigger and performer also credited as Tak-ko / Geoffroy Baud.
- [Tamai Keiyu (玉井敬友)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/keiyu-tamai/), KINBAKUSHI · ACTOR: Japanese kinbakushi, actor and underground-theater organizer born in Amagasaki. 1944–.
- [Tamandua](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tamandua/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Queer Swedish rope artist and kinbaku / shibari instructor based in Berlin, working with rope professionally since 2016.
- [Tamashi Nawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tamashi-nawa/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PHOTOGRAPHER · ARTIST: Israel-based shibari rigger, teacher, photographer and artist active publicly as Tamashi Nawa.
- [Tani Naomi (谷ナオミ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/naomi-tani/), ACTRESS · MODEL: Japanese actress and model whose Nikkatsu Roman Porno work made her one of the defining rope / SM screen figures of the 1970s. 1948–.
- [Tara](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tieduptara/), FOUNDER · MODEL: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Bound Studio / Bound Academy founder-model working publicly as Tara / @tieduptara.
- [Taste of Dinner](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/taste-of-dinner/), MODEL · CO-TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Portuguese rope bottom / model living in the Netherlands, Mie Neko co-teacher / shibari model partner, and Knot Here Amsterdam organizer.
- [Tati Limati](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tati-limati/), ARTIST · TEACHER: Ukrainian shibari artist, instructor, performer and organizer also credited as Tatiana Tereshenko.
- [TatiAna](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tatiana-tallhyar/), MODEL · PERFORMER: French rope model, tying partner and performer working publicly as TatiAna / Tatiana Tallhyar.
- [Tatiana Moressoni](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tatiana-moressoni/), MODEL · PERFORMER · ORGANIZER: London-based multidisciplinary artist, professional art model, shibari model / switch and Skirt Club event manager working publicly as.
- [Tatiana Stillness](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tatiana-stillness/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Saint Petersburg rigger, performer and session practitioner.
- [Tenga Jin (天我迅)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tenga-jin/), KINBAKUSHI · PERFORMER: Tokyo-centered kinbaku show performer working publicly as 天我迅 / Tenga Jin.
- [Tenma Haru (天馬ハル)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tenma-haru/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Japanese master nawashi based in Tokyo / Yokohama with his own school: the 'Tenma style' of kinbaku. 1975–.
- [Tensegrity](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tensegrity/), ROPE EDUCATOR · PERFORMER · ORGANIZER: Colorado-based educator, organizer and rope-bondage performer working publicly as Tensegrity / Ten.
- [Tessa Kuragi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tessa-kuragi/), MODEL · ARTIST: London-based model and artist of British, Asian and Jamaican heritage whose public work combines fetishism, shibari, BDSM, leather, chains.
- [Tesshin Doyama (堂山鉄心)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tesshin-doyama/), KINBAKUSHI · PERFORMER · OWNER: Japanese kinbakushi, performer and ARCADIA Tokyo owner / organizer. 1966–.
- [Tetsu Kurohebi (黒蛇テツ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tetsu-kurohebi/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Japanese Ichinawakai Kyushu instructor working publicly as 黒蛇テツ / Tetsu Kurohebi / @kurohebitetsu.
- [Thalia](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/thalia-port-dattaches/), RIGGER · MODEL · TEACHER: Paris-based rope switch and teacher publicly appearing as Thalia / Thalia Mee.
- [The Knaughty Otter](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/knaughty-otter/), RIGGER · TEACHER: London-based queer rope artist and shibari teacher.
- [The rigger in the fox mask](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/the-fox-mask-rigger/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Budapest-based shibari rigger and teacher working publicly as The rigger in the fox mask / `@the.
- [The Shady Lady](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/shady-lady/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Rope model / bottom, performer and workshop collaborator in the RopeMarks orbit.
- [The Silence](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/the-silence/), ROPE PHOTOGRAPHER · RIGGER: Oakland / San Francisco Bay Area rope, kink and boudoir photographer working publicly as The Silence.
- [TheBoundRose](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/theboundrose/), ROPE MODEL · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Copenhagen-based Danish rope model, teacher and performer working publicly as TheBoundRose / A-TypeSub.
- [Theokino](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/theokino-ropevision/), ROPE ARTIST · TEACHER: Oulu-based Finnish rope artist, teacher, session rigger and photographer in the Ropevision workgroup.
- [TheRawKitty](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/therawkitty/), ROPE EDUCATOR · PERFORMER: Seattle-based rope educator, performer and facilitator publicly working as TheRawKitty / J therawkitty.
- [TheRopeholic](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/the-ropeholic/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Singapore-based rope artist, instructor, photographer and performer.
- [ThinkSo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/thinkso/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Seoul-based rigger and Ichinawakai instructor working publicly as ThinkSo / THINKSO.
- [Thumper](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/thumper/), TEACHER · PERFORMER: Montreal-based Canadian rope teacher and performer working publicly as Thumper.
- [Thure Nyyrikki](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/thure-nyyrikki/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Prague-based Czech kinbaku educator, rigger and performer active on the Czech scene since the mid-2010s.
- [TieRopeTakePhoto](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tie-rope-take-photo/), RIGGER · ROPE EDUCATOR: Seattle-based rigger and rope educator working publicly as TieRopeTakePhoto / Nick.
- [Tifereth](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tifereth/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Toronto-based rope educator and performer.
- [Tiger Nawa / Lola](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tiger-nawa-lola/), TEACHER · STUDIO FOUNDER: London-based rope teacher, rigger and organizer publicly credited as Tiger Nawa / Lola and Matteo in Rope Jam Studio sources.
- [Tilia Flores](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tilia-flores/), RIGGER · ROPE BOTTOM · SELF-SUSPENDER · FACILITATOR: Vienna-based rigger, rope bottom, self-suspension practitioner and facilitator.
- [TOHJIRO](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tohjiro/), DIRECTOR · PRODUCER: Japanese AV director and producer (1956-2026), born in Tokyo. 1956–2026.
- [Tomporarily](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tomporarily/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Austin-based US rope top, rigger, photographer and teacher working publicly as Tomporarily.
- [Toni Brianna Guida Wendel](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/toni-submissivetiger/), ROPE ARTIST · EDUCATOR · ORGANIZER: San Diego rope artist, switch, performer, educator and organizer working publicly as Toni / Submissivetiger.
- [Toni Sanchis](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/toni-sanchis/), RIGGER · DESIGNER · PHOTOGRAPHER: London-based rigger, designer and photographer behind AINT. 1995–.
- [Tony Ds](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tony-ds/), RIGGER · PERFORMER: Italian shibari practitioner and performer working publicly as Tony Ds / `@tonyds83`.
- [Topologist](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/topologist/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PLATFORM CREATOR: US / North American rope-bondage educator and creator of Crash Restraint, also publicly identified as Chris.
- [Topp Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/topp-shibari/), RIGGER · ORGANIZER: Bangkok-associated Thai rigger and organizer working publicly as Topp Shibari.
- [Toronawa (トロ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/toronawa/), ARTIST · RIGGER · INSTRUCTOR · ORGANIZER: Tokyo-based underground artist, rigger, instructor, photographer and organizer working publicly as Toronawa / トロ.
- [Touching the Rope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/evgeny-touching-the-rope/), ROPE PRACTITIONER · PERFORMER: Rope practitioner and performer working publicly as Touching the Rope / Evgeny.
- [Trenzalore](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/trenzalore-kinbaku/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER · STUDIO OPERATOR: Belgian rigger, teacher, performer and studio operator working publicly as Trenzalore in the Liège area.
- [Trixie LaPointe](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/trixie-lapointe/), RIGGER · SELF-SUSPENDER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: New York rope artist, self-tier, self-suspender, teacher and performer working publicly as Trixie LaPointe / Mistress LaPointe.
- [Tsubaki Tanizaki](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tsubaki-tanizaki/), NAWASHI · PERFORMER · VENUE OPERATOR: Osaka / Kansai kinbaku performer and SM-club operator.
- [Tsubasa Wing (つばさ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tsubasa-wing/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Japanese rope model, performer and workshop partner associated with Otonawa.
- [Tsuji (辻)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tsuji/), RIGGER: Mallorca-based rigger working publicly as Tsuji / 辻.
- [Tsukamoto Tetsuzo (塚本鉄三)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tetsuzo-tsukamoto/), KINBAKUSHI · PHOTOGRAPHER: Japanese kinbakushi, photographer and writer active across the long Kitan Club era.
- [Tsukasa (つかさ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tsukasa-ichinawakai/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Japanese Ichinawakai Kyushu instructor working publicly as つかさ / TSUKASA.
- [Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (月岡芳年)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/tsukioka-yoshitoshi/), UKIYO-E ARTIST: Last great master of the ukiyo-e genre of woodblock printing. 1839–1892.
- [Ueda Seishiro (上田青柿郎)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/seishiro-ueda/), KINBAKUSHI · EDITOR: Early postwar Japanese kinbakushi, editor and writer.
- [Umino](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/umino/), RIGGER · PERFORMER · ORGANIZER: Munich rope artist, performer and organizer working publicly as Umino / Dragonropes.
- [Uncle Fabi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/uncle-fabi/), RIGGER · MEMBER: Uruguay rigger known publicly as Uncle Fabi / @uncle_fabi.
- [Uncle Shu](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/uncle-shu/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Russian bondage / shibari practitioner and teacher known as Uncle Shu / Dyadyushka Shu, who died in 2026. –2026.
- [UnkownRigger](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/unkownrigger/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Berlin-based rope teacher and performer also identified as Alex.
- [Unnamedminor](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/unnamedminor/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Bangkok-based Thai shibari artist, performer, rigger and teacher working publicly as Unnamedminor / Minor.
- [Usagi Shibari (うさぎ縛り)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/usagi-shibari/), RIGGER · ROPE ARTIST · STUDIO OPERATOR: Bangkok / Thailand current-scene rigger and rope artist working publicly as Usagi Shibari / Bunny Usagi.
- [VÆGABØUND](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/vaegabound/), RIGGER · KINK EDUCATOR · BODYWORKER: German shibari artist, rigger, kink educator, bodyworker, systemic coach and photographer working publicly as Sascha Achner / VÆGABØUND /.
- [Valentine Amartey](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/valentine-amartey/), RIGGER · DESIGNER · PERFORMER: British-born, Brooklyn-based designer, performer, rope artist and educator.
- [Vasilisa Lesnaya](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/vasilisa-lesnaya/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Rostov-on-Don-based Russian bondage artist, teacher and RopeFest performer.
- [Velad](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/velad/), NAWASHI · PERFORMER: Belarusian bondage artist and RopeFest performer / teacher from Novopolotsk.
- [Velvetine](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/velvetine/), MODEL · WRITER: Berlin-based shibari model, rope bottom, kink / erotica writer and movement practitioner.
- [VennusSativa (金星)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/vennus-sativa/), PERFORMER · MODEL: Venezuela-born body artist, performer and model active in Spain, working publicly as VennusSativa / Valentina Morales (`@vennussativaaa`).
- [VESPER](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/vesper-iox/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Tokyo-facing shibari performer and Ichinawakai instructor working publicly as VESPER / @VESPERIOX.
- [Victoria Evainropes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/evainropes/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Saint Petersburg rope artist, teacher and performer working publicly as Victoria Evainropes / Eva / evainropes.
- [Vik](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/vik/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Barcelona-based shibari/kinbaku rigger, teacher and performer, working with partner Gala as Vik & Gala and publicly reachable as @victor.
- [Viking](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/otter-viking/), TEACHER · RIGGER: Vancouver / YVR rope educator and rigger working publicly as Viking / Otter Viking.
- [Vinciens](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/vinciens/), TEACHER · NAWASHI: Initiator of the Austrian shibari scene; running the monthly Shibari munch in Vienna since 2008.
- [Vlada Vedmovskaya](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/vlada-vedmovskaya/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Kinbakushi and organizer associated with the Russian and later Belgrade rope scenes.
- [Volodymyr / Gin Garden](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/volodymyr-gin-garden/), RIGGER · VENUE OPERATOR · ORGANIZER: Kyiv rigger, venue operator and event organizer working publicly as Volodymyr / Gin Garden.
- [Von Riga](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/von-riga/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Naarm / Melbourne-based shibari / kinbaku artist, performer, teacher and curator.
- [VPuks](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/vpuks/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Riga-based shibari rigger and teacher working publicly as VPuks / Jānis.
- [Vsevolod Moreuton](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/vsevolod-moreuton/), SHIBARI ATLAS CREATOR · RIGGER · PHOTOGRAPHER: Vsevolod Moreuton — also known as Pussynawa or by the shortened name Seva — is a Belgrade-based shibari rigger and photographer, NekoNeko.
- [Waka (若)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/waka-milkyway/), KINBAKU INSTRUCTOR · BAR OWNER: Tokyo / Gotanda kinbaku instructor and SM-bar owner working publicly as Waka / 若.
- [Wakabayashi Miho (若林美保)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/wakabayashi-miho/), PERFORMER · ACTRESS: Japanese actress, model and multi-performer active publicly from the late 1990s.
- [Wataru Shindo (進藤渉)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/wataru-shindo/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Japanese shibari / rope artist, performer and musician.
- [Willcat](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/willcat/), RIGGER · TEACHER · STUDIO FOUNDER · AUTHOR: Montreal-based rope educator, rigger, model and author working publicly as Willcat.
- [William](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/william-tiemetightly/), ARTIST · ORGANIZER: Brooklyn / New York City-based queer artist, designer, builder, educator and organizer working publicly as William / TieMeTightly.
- [Winter](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/winter/), MODEL · PERFORMER: Italian model, singer and shibari performer working with Sarca Martello.
- [Winter Nawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/winter-nawa/), ORGANIZER · ROPE EDUCATOR · PERFORMER: Community organizer, rope educator and performer who started Manila Rope Group in the Philippines.
- [WisDomme](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/wisdomme/), RIGGER · EDUCATOR · PERFORMER: Athens-based rigger, educator and performer.
- [WolfRope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/wolfrope/), RIGGER · TEACHER: German shibari / kinbaku teacher, artist and dojo lead working publicly as WolfRope.
- [Woo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/woo-shibari/), ROPE SWITCH: Seoul-associated rope switch working publicly as Woo / @woo_shibari.
- [Wredna Wiedźma](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/wredna-wiedzma/), PERFORMER · MODEL · TEACHER: Polish model, performer, rope bunny and shibari teacher working publicly as Wredna Wiedźma.
- [WykD Dave](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/wykd-dave/), KINBAKUSHI · TEACHER: British kinbakushi, teacher, performer and photographer also known as Dave Rickman. 1968–.
- [Xa Na](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/xa-na/), BODYWORKER · TEACHER: Italian / Berlin-Rome bodyworker, BDSM practitioner, teacher and kinbaku performer.
- [Xia (夏)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/xia-shibari/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Singapore-based Kinoko-style shibari instructor using the public handle @xialovekitty.
- [Yada Kinbaku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/yada-kinbaku/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Thai shibari artist, educator and facilitator based in Bangkok, and founder of Kotori Studio / Kotori People Studio.
- [Yael Stormborn](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/yael-stormborn/), ROPE BOTTOM · MODEL · PERFORMER: Rope bottom, model, performer and teacher working publicly as Yael Stormborn and Ten.
- [Yagami Ren (鵺神蓮)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ren-yagami/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Japanese nawashi born in Nagoya in 1984, creator of Yagami Style / sekibaku and founder of Yagami Juku. 1984–.
- [Yahyoguma (柔彪熊)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/yahyoguma-ichinawakai/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Takasaki / Gunma Ichinawakai instructor, performer and rope-salon organizer working publicly as 柔彪熊 / Yahyoguma.
- [Yakov KINKKNIGHT](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/yakov-kinkknight/), RIGGER · ORGANIZER: Moscow rigger, teacher, performer, writer and Shibaru organizer.
- [Yamamoto Kazuaki (山本一章)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/kazuaki-yamamoto/), KINBAKUSHI · WRITER: Kansai-based Japanese kinbakushi and writer in the late-Showa print layer.
- [YarrBound](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/yarrbound/), ROPE BOTTOM · MODEL · PERFORMER: YarrBound is a contemporary rope bottom, model and performer active in Belgrade's NekoNeko Studio programme, also billed as Yaroslavna and.
- [Yisi Selfties (憶思)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/yisi-selfties/), SELF-SUSPENDER · MODEL · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Taipei-based self-suspender, figure model, teacher, performer and organizer working publicly as Yisi Selfties / 憶思.
- [Yoi Yoshida (吉田よい)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/yoi-yoshida/), NAWASHI · PRODUCER: Tokyo-based independent kinbakushi, teacher, producer and performer.
- [Yossy Balpoa (よっしー ばるぽあ)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/yossy-balpoa/), RIGGER · TEACHER · STUDIO OPERATOR: Tokyo / Ikebukuro kinbaku salon operator, rigger, instructor and performer working publicly as Yossy Balpoa / よっしー ばるぽあ.
- [Yukimura Haruki (雪村春樹)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/haruki-yukimura/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · PHOTOGRAPHER: One of the most active bakushi of his time and the founder of Yukimura-ryū. 1948–2016.
- [Yukinaga Max (雪長)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/yukinaga-max/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Danish nawashi and certified Yukimura-ryu instructor (2013).
- [Yukiscream](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/yukiscream/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Tokyo-based rigger, teacher and performer.
- [Yulia Vasileva](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/yulia-vasileva/), TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Ukrainian shibari instructor and fetish/BDSM event organizer known as Psiheya.
- [Zed Sheng](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/zed-sheng-toolboi/), SWITCH · PERFORMER · TEACHER · RESEARCHER: Brooklyn-based artist, rope switch, performer, educator and academic working publicly as Zed Sheng / Toolboi.
- [Zero-Gi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/zero-gi/), PERFORMER · TEACHER: Co-founder of NYC Shibari and NYC Street Shibari with Sam Jay.
- [Zeroko Osoroshi (おそろし零子)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/zeroko-osoroshi/), PERFORMER: Sapporo-facing Japanese rope performer working publicly as おそろし零子 / Zeroko Osoroshi.
- [Zetsu (春豊)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/zetsu/), NAWASHI · TEACHER · WRITER: American kinbakushi and writer based in Los Angeles, named Haru Yutaka in Yukimura-ryu.
- [Zevsa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/zevsa/), TEACHER · NAWASHI · ORGANISER · PERFORMER: Moscow bondage artist, performer and organizer connected to the Shibaru community.
- [Zhou Beibei (周北北)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/zhou-beibei-north-shibari/), RIGGER · TEACHER · INSTALLATION ARTIST: Chengdu-based rigger, teacher, performer and installation artist working publicly as Zhou Beibei / 周北北 / North Shibari.
- [ZIMA](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/zima/), NAWASHI · TEACHER: Japanese kinbakushi, teacher and show performer in Hajime Kinoko's Ichinawakai / ROPES orbit.
- [Zlatan Sky](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/zlatan-sky/), NAWASHI · PERFORMER · ORGANISER: Rostov-on-Don-based Russian bondage artist, performer and event organizer.
- [Zoe Spiro](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/zoe-misfit/), ROPE FACILITATOR: Seattle / White Center rope facilitator associated with Misfit Strength and Circus [after dark].
- [Zor](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/zor/), RIGGER · TEACHER: Spanish / Madrid shibari rigger, teacher and performer, also publicly active as Carlos NawaTanuki / Carlos Nawatanuki / @carlos.
- [Ztella](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/ztella/), TEACHER · PERFORMER: Berlin-based shibari teacher and performer working publicly as Ztella.
- [Zu](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/zu-pendragon/), ROPE MODEL · CO-TEACHER: Netherlands-based rope model, rope bottom, self-tier and co-teacher working publicly as Zu / Pendragon in the Haag and Zu teaching context.
- [Zuberi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/zuberi/), TEACHER · RIGGER: London-based rope teacher and rigger.
- [МАРУ•МОТУЗКИ](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/maru-wabi-sabi/), RIGGER · TEACHER · PERFORMER: Rigger, teacher, performer and event organizer active in Prague and Kyiv under the public name Maru / МАРУ•МОТУЗКИ.
- [仁志 捌鬼](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/nishisabaki/), KINBAKUSHI · TEACHER · ORGANIZER: Tokyo kinbakushi and organizer working publicly as 仁志捌鬼 / Nishisabaki.
- [御伽棋 王子 (御伽棋 王子)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/people/gozonji-ouji/), NAWASHI · PERFORMER: Osaka-based Japanese nawashi and performer working publicly as 御伽棋 王子 / Gozonji Ouji.

## Studios (179)

- [1701 Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/1701-studio/), 2017-: Austin / Texas Japanese-influenced rope-bondage and shibari teaching project associated with Marc GentLeeBrutal.
- [Aēr Place of Light Tbilisi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/aer-placeoflight-tbilisi/), 2020s-: Tbilisi art / community studio and rentable venue space publicly operating as Aēr Place of Light / `@aer_placeoflight`.
- [Akira Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/akira-dojo-bogota/), 2025–: Bogotá, Colombia shibari / rope-art project using the public handle @akira.
- [Anatomie Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/anatomie-studio/), 2015–: London shibari studio and community space in Peckham, founded in June 2015 by Anna Bones and Fred Hatt.
- [Aphilia Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/aphilia-studio/), 2020s-: East London Japanese rope / shibari studio at Cable Street Studios.
- [Art of Ropes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/art-of-ropes-belgium/), 2021–: Belgian rope studio and workshop project founded in 2021.
- [Atelier AEOS](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/atelier-aeos/), 2024-: Dresden kink-education, shibari and bodywork atelier run by Sascha / VÆGABØUND and Lola Sapieha as teachers, body therapists and artists.
- [Atelier Mae](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/atelier-mae/), 2020s–: Namur / Erpent shibari, movement and art studio run as Atelier Mae ASBL.
- [Atelier Misiu](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/atelier-misiu/), 2020s–: Warsaw space founded by Moksha for collective care, sex-positive / body-positive education, development practices and performances.
- [Atelier Simonet](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/atelier-simonet/), 2018–: Aubervilliers / Paris-metro kinbaku studio opened in September 2018.
- [Auckland Shibari Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/auckland-shibari-studio/), 2024–: Auckland shibari studio and class community established in 2024.
- [Bad Reputation Shibari Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/bad-reputation-studio-brno/), 2022–: Dedicated shibari studio and community space in central Brno, active since 2022.
- [Bay Six Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/bay-six-studio/), 2020s-: Madison rope collective and studio operating publicly as Bay Six Studio.
- [BightBound](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/bightbound/), 2024–: Austin, Texas shibari studio and rope-education project.
- [Bondage Studio Kyiv](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/bondage-studio-kyiv/), 2015–: Kyiv shibari / bondage studio operating since 2015 and associated with Yulia Vasileva (Psiheya).
- [Bound Lark Rope Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/bound-lark-rope-studio/), 2020s–: DC metro / Maryland rope studio and community space co-founded by Veers and Violet and currently run by Veers, Violet Rainstorms and Knot.
- [Bound Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/bound-studio-lancaster/), 2023–: Lancaster, Pennsylvania shibari studio and education space owned by Mr.
- [Box Tie Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/box-tie-studio/), 2023-: Portland, Maine shibari education studio opened in 2023 after the Black Knot Rope Group period.
- [Cats Downstairs Rope Salon](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/cats-downstairs/), 2018–: Taipei rope salon and studio founded in 2018.
- [Coil & Cord Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/coil-cord-studio/), 2020s–: Queer-owned multidisciplinary rope studio in Brooklyn, New York.
- [Corneum](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/corneum/), 2019-: Belgian shibari studio / lounge / rope space founded by FranckStunn / Frank Stunn.
- [Cuarto Oscuro](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/cuarto-oscuro-argentina/), 2020s–: Argentine rope-teaching, performance, photography and publishing project active in the 2020s.
- [Darkpeach](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/darkpeach-guangzhou/), 2019–: Guangzhou BDSM and rope cultural-creative studio founded in 2019, with the offline rope space Taoyuan She opened in Yuexiu District in 2022.
- [Daruma Berlin](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/daruma-berlin/), 2024-: Dedicated Berlin shibari studio opened by Gestalta in January 2024 and owned / run by Gestalta.
- [Destroyangel Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/destroyangel-studio/), 2020s-: Bangkok-adjacent Thailand shibari studio and bar run by Destroy Angel.
- [Devil Mask Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/devil-mask-studio/), 2024–: Queer-owned and operated shibari studio in the Historic Core of downtown Los Angeles, launched in January 2024 by Devil Mask Society members.
- [Discover Kinbaku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/discover-kinbaku/), 2010s–: Berlin-based kinbaku education, performance, photography and research project by Alexander MA and Natasha NawaTaNeko.
- [Dreaming with Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/dreaming-with-shibari/), 2022-: Hong Kong shibari studio using the 繩夢 / Dreaming with Shibari / Yumenawahk identity.
- [Ember Society](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/ember-society/), 2020s–: Mission Valley, San Diego nonprofit studio focused on accessible, consent-centered education in shibari, rope and kink.
- [Espacio de Ataduras](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/espacio-de-ataduras/), 2023-: Providencia / Santiago rope-practice and workshop space closely tied to Alita Greenblack's public activity.
- [Espacio Nos](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/espacio-nos/), 2020–: Barcelona interdisciplinary shibari / movement / art / performance space created by Pauline Massimo and opened in 2020.
- [Espacio Takibi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/espacio-takibi/), 2020s-: Murcia shibari / rope community and rope space.
- [Estudio Jorogumo Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/estudio-jorogumo/), 2020s–: Mexico City rope studio and collective active in the 2020s.
- [Estudio Nudo by Knotcase Project](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/estudio-nudo/), 2019–: Mérida shibari studio and community-education project publicly documented through Knotcase Project from 2019.
- [Flower and Snake Seattle](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/flower-and-snake-seattle/), 2020s-: Seattle Capitol Hill rope-arts lounge operating publicly as Flower and Snake / Flower & Snake.
- [Good-Studio (Enma)](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/good-studio/), 2007–2011: Salon for bondage lovers in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo.
- [Hidden Layer Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/hidden-layer-studio/), 2023–: Tokyo / Omotesando studio and artist-unit infrastructure around Pablo Shibari and AIAIDA.
- [House Cordee](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/house-cordee/), 2020s-: Bangkok rope house / shibari studio operating publicly as House Cordee near BTS Asok.
- [House of Knotty](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/house-of-knotty/), 2023-: Seattle gay / queer rope studio founded by Shibari Shawn in 2023 and operating from 3100 Airport Way S.
- [House of Mokosh](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/house-of-mokosh/), 2020s–: Belgrade / New Belgrade shibari studio, class / session project and aerial / shibari equipment brand founded by Masha Mokosh / Maša Štrbac.
- [IEStudio - Connective Hub](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/iestudio-trieste/), 2020s-: Trieste shibari school, connective hub and rope venue around Ishara Gabri.
- [Ikigai Ropes Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/ikigai-ropes-studio/), 2026-: Budapest shibari studio and creative space operating publicly as Ikigai Ropes Studio / `@ikigairopes.
- [IKSK Berlin](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/iksk-berlin/), 2020–: Institut für Körperforschung und sexuelle Kultur — Felix Ruckert's new venue at Holzmarkt 25, Berlin, opened October 2020.
- [InFLUX](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/influx-studio/), 2020s-: Bucharest kink, consent, performance and rope community space managed by Kitty Rea and team.
- [Iridescent Studio Amsterdam](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/iridescent-studio-amsterdam/), 2021-: Amsterdam-West shibari and intimacy studio.
- [i人所在](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/i-ren-suo-zai/), 2025–: Taipei rope-friendly studio and workshop space active since at least 2025.
- [Kakumei Kan](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/kakumei-kan/), 2020s–: Helsinki kinbaku studio co-owned by Saara-Tsuru and Jarno-Karasu.
- [Karada House](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/karada-house/), 2019–: Berlin-based queer rope hub, body-positive art space and teaching collective co-founded by Caritia, Renée de Sans and Mamana.
- [Kinbaku Cardinale Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/kinbaku-cardinale-dojo/), 2021–: Jacksonville rope-teaching studio established in 2021.
- [Kinbaku Lounge Copenhagen](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/kinbaku-lounge-copenhagen/), 2013-: Copenhagen / Valby kinbaku venue, teaching space and shop founded by Scot Kinbaku, with community activity since 2013 and the venue open.
- [Kinbaku Nexus](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/kinbaku-nexus/), 2024-: Sabro / Aarhus-area kinbaku studio and membership space dedicated to Japanese rope bondage.
- [Kinbaku Salon Miyabi-dokoro / みやび処](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/miyabi-dokoro/), 2024–: Private Japanese-style kinbaku lesson salon in Minami Ward, Nagoya, presented by Kasumi Hourai and opened on 9 September 2024.
- [Kinbaku Studio Bern](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/kinbaku-studio-bern/), 2021–: Swiss shibari / kinbaku studio opened in 2021 by Sergey A.
- [Kinbaku Studio Munich](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/kinbaku-studio-munich/), 2021-: Munich kinbaku / shibari studio surfaced publicly through the Instagram display name `Kinbaku Studio Munchen`.
- [Kinbaku Studio Vienna](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/kinbaku-studio-vienna/), 2014-: Vienna kinbaku studio also known as Hasenstall and Usagi Goya, founded by Osada-ryu instructor Vinciens and Kenyade.
- [Knot Here Amsterdam](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/knot-here-amsterdam/), 2024-: Amsterdam-area rope space and event organizer.
- [Knot Lounge Lisbon](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/knot-lounge-lisbon/), 2017–: Lisbon rope studio / venue and practice project.
- [Knot Noir](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/knot-noir/), 2020s-: Croatian shibari community / space dedicated to research, practice and education in Japanese rope bondage.
- [KnotCoven](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/knotcoven/), 2020s-: Belgrade shibari art studio / community space focused on shibari education, practice and social events.
- [Knotenpunkt Hamburg](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/knotenpunkt-hamburg/), 2020s–: Hamburg shibari studio / community project based at Studio Eastside.
- [KNOTY](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/knoty-porto/), 2021–: Queer-owned rope and BDSM education space in Porto, founded by Ana Peres in January 2021 and operated publicly as KNOTY / The KNOTY (W)Hole.
- [Koden Studio Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/koden-studio-dojo-bogota/), 2025–: Bogotá, Colombia shibari studio/project using the public handle @koden.
- [Koguma Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/koguma-dojo/), 2020s–: Castel San Giovanni / Piacenza shibari studio publicly presented as Koguma Dojo inside Spazio Musubi and the MBDSTUDIO Shibari Dojo.
- [Kokoro Stockholm](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/kokoro-stockholm/), 2010s-: Stockholm rope studio run by Sansblague and Bergborg.
- [Kokoro Studio Hong Kong](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/kokoro-studio-hk/), 2015–2025: Hong Kong shibari studio founded by Naoko / Subay in 2015.
- [KOR Berlin](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/kor-berlin/), 2020s–: Queer Berlin sex-positive education space centered around shibari and kink education.
- [Kotori People Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/kotori-people-studio/), 2020s–: Bangkok / Old Town private shibari and kinbaku studio space founded by Yada Kinbaku.
- [La Cabäne](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/la-cabane-paris/), 2024–: Small Paris shibari teaching space created by Erato Bänana during winter 2024.
- [La Gabia Studi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/la-gabia/), 2020s–: Sant Joan Despi / Barcelona metro rope and shibari space.
- [Le jardin perché](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/le-jardin-perche/), 2020s-: Bagnolet private shibari teaching, session and small-workshop space associated with Misungui Bordelle.
- [LIMINAL Amsterdam](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/liminal-amsterdam/), 2020s-: Amsterdam sensual-arts studio and rope community space.
- [London Kinbaku Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/london-kinbaku-studio/), 2020s–: Physical rope studio in London, Ontario.
- [Maison Tsuri Neko](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/tsuri-neko/), 2026–: Leuven home studio for rope education, community jams and private lessons.
- [Mie Neko Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/mie-neko-studio/), 2020s–: Ruhrgebiet / Essen studio and teaching organization around the existing Mie Neko person record.
- [Mokuren Rope Salon](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/mokuren-rope-salon/), 2026–: Shibari salon and learning space in Blegny near Liège, founded and taught through by Yosh Paradoxe and Trenzalore.
- [Morikai Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/morikai-studio/), 2018–: Shibari studio in the Montefiore neighbourhood of Tel Aviv, Israel (Soncino 17).
- [Muganawa Kinbaku Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/muganawa-kinbaku-dojo/), 2022-: Buenos Aires / Ituzaingo shibari and kinbaku dojo founded by NegraNoche in 2022.
- [MyShibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/myshibari/), 2023-: Privately owned shibari rope venue in Central Jutland, Denmark, active since January 2023.
- [Nagare Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/nagare-studio-brno/), 2026-: Brno shibari studio and local rope-learning space operating publicly as Nagare Studio / `@nagarebrno`.
- [Nagomi Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/nagomi-studio/), 2025–: Riga shibari studio active since 2025, offering structured beginner courses, open practice, rope jams, monthly women-focused practice, guest.
- [Nawa Studio Kyiv](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/nawa-studio-kyiv/), 2025–: Kyiv shibari studio created and operated by Astra.
- [Nawadokoro Maitake](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/maitake-nawa/), 2020s–: Takatsuki / Osaka kinbaku salon and lesson space operated by Take Kenkou / 武健虹 with partner Mai / まい.
- [Nawagee Shibaricenter](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/nawagee-shibaricenter-amstetten/), 2020s–: Association-run rope center and club space in Amstetten, Austria.
- [Nawaland](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/nawaland/), 2025–: Swiss shibari studio / rope space founded as a project by pikushii and kamicane in 2025, with the physical two-floor Nawaland space near.
- [NekoNeko Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/nekoneko-studio/), 2020s-: Belgrade shibari and photography studio run by Ksenia and Vsevolod Moreuton.
- [Niō Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/nio-dojo/), 2020s-: Campodarsego private host space publicly presented as `Niō dojo`.
- [Oblige Rope, Kink, Art Boutique](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/oblige-rope/), 2020-: Detroit / Metro Detroit rope, kink and art studio founded by Paul / Serene_X in 2020 and operated with Flynn Racer.
- [OCTAGON Braunschweig](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/octagon-braunschweig/), 2024-: Braunschweig flexible venue / rentable-room project founded by Robert / Shoga and opened in March 2024.
- [Oslo Shibari Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/oslo-shibari-studio/), 2020s–: Independent Oslo shibari studio and performance project, also presented as The Rabbit Hole.
- [Peony Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/peony-studio/), 2024–: Turin kinbaku / shibari studio founded by Kurogami and Shiawase and opened in July 2024.
- [Photism Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/photism-studio/), 2026-: Chengdu shibari studio and mixed art / photography space.
- [Place des Cordes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/place-des-cordes/), 2013–2018: Historical Paris shibari studio / community venue founded by Cyril Grillon in 2013 after a monthly jam origin.
- [Port d'attaches](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/port-d-attaches/), 2019-: Paris shibari events / class project co-created by May Dosem in 2019.
- [Portland Shibari Salon](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/portland-shibari-salon/), 2020s-: Portland rope studio and education / performance shell directed by Jonathan Ryan and Sappho.
- [PRO.SHIBARI](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/pro-shibari-batumi/), 2020s–: Batumi shibari studio with recurring beginner and continuing classes, practice sessions, workshops, performances and photo sessions.
- [PS Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/ps-studio-singapore/), 2020s-: Singapore pole / shibari studio and rental practice space operating publicly as PS Studio / `@psstudiosg`.
- [Qibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/qibari-berlin/), 2019–: Berlin rope / bodywork studio and training project around René von Qibari.
- [Queertopia](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/queertopia-cologne/), 2026–: Cologne queer community studio and coaching space with shibari, kink, bodywork and polyamory education.
- [RebootHome](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/reboothome/), 2020s: Minsk wellness / yoga studio used here as a narrow public-education venue for Aleksei Kalatsky's shibari-yoga work.
- [Rebstudiet](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/rebstudiet/), 2023–: Kinbaku and shibari studio in Vrå, North Jutland, publicly documented since 2023.
- [Reisei Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/reisei-studio/), 2020s–: Valencia shibari studio / practice space visible through public local rope-jam and workshop listings.
- [Rope Jam Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/rope-jam-studio-london/), 2024-: North London shibari / kinbaku studio and community space.
- [RopeDaddy Studios](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/rope-daddy-studios/), 2017-: Indiana shibari education studio founded in 2017 and associated with RopeDaddy and AuraLee33.
- [RopeLounge Amsterdam](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/ropelounge-amsterdam/), 2013-: Amsterdam-based Japanese rope / shibari / kinbaku event organizer, workshop and class platform founded in May 2013.
- [RopeSpace](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/ropespace-denmark/), 2025–: Non-profit Danish shibari and kinbaku studio-community active since 2025.
- [Ropevision](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/ropevision/), 2020s-: Oulu-based shibari studio and artistic workgroup founded by Solina and Theokino.
- [Sakura Rope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/sakura-rope/), 2021-: Stuttgart / Ludwigsburg-area shibari teaching project by Franky and Mel, founded at the end of 2021.
- [Sala de Luz](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/sala-de-luz/), 2022-: Barcelona / Poblenou arts, body-movement and sexuality space opened by Glü Wür / Paola in 2022.
- [Salon Kitagawa / salonK2](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/salon-kitagawa-k2/), 2003–: Japanese rope salon / lesson context organized by Kitagawa / 喜多川, later salonK2 with kei.
- [salonY.](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/salon-y-kyoto/), 2021-: Kyoto private kinbaku salon run by Yamamoto and Momo.
- [San Francisco Shibari Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/san-francisco-shibari-studio/), 2020s-: San Francisco Mission District rope studio centered on Fritz / JuteJitsu.
- [School of Tantric Ropes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/school-of-tantric-ropes/), 2010-: Andy Buru's neo-tantric rope-bondage school / framework.
- [schwelle7](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/schwelle7/), 2007-2016: Berlin/Wedding experimental performance, BDSM, body-practice and shibari venue opened by Felix Ruckert with Dasniya Sommer at Uferstrasse.
- [Seilhafen](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/seilhafen/), 2020s-: Berlin contemporary-rope education project and small teaching team.
- [She.She.Shibari Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/she-she-shibari-studio/), 2021–: Lviv shibari studio and school founded by Marta Skinnysticks.
- [Shibaraku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/shibaraku/), 2021-: Tokyo / Shinjuku rope project operated by Takase Shinnosuke.
- [Shibari ARTlanta](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/shibari-artlanta/), 2024–: Decatur / Atlanta shibari and kinbaku studio at ARTlanta Studios.
- [Shibari Graz](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/shibari-graz/), 2024-: Graz shibari studio shell active in the mid-2020s.
- [Shibari House Brasil](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/shibari-house-brasil/), 2021–: São Paulo shibari studio, education and material project active since 2021.
- [Shibari Loft](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/shibari-loft-treviso/), 2020s–: Treviso cultural association, rope community and dedicated shibari space.
- [Shibari Lounge](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/shibari-lounge-uk/), 2020s–: Leigh-on-Sea / Essex rope and photography studio active in the 2020s.
- [Shibari Perm](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/shibari-perm/), 2020-2023: Perm shibari teaching and photo-studio programme offering basic and advanced couple instruction, consent and safety education, ring and.
- [Shibari Studio Berlin](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/shibari-studio-berlin/), 2024–: Artist-led Shibari studio in Berlin-Mitte founded by Dan Carabas in 2024.
- [Shibari Studios](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/shibari-studios-north-texas/), 2020s-: Fort Worth / north Texas rope and photography project that formerly operated a physical studio under the Shibari Studios name.
- [Shibari Sydney](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/shibari-sydney/), 2023–: Marrickville / Sydney shibari studio and community rope space.
- [ShibariTurk](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/shibari-turk/), 2018-: Istanbul / Turkey shibari and BDSM education brand and studio active since 2018.
- [Shizen Studio Barcelona](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/shizen-studio-barcelona/), 2020s–: Barcelona shibari / kinbaku rope studio run by Vik and Gala.
- [Shushi Rope Classroom](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/shushi-rope-classroom/), 2025–: Banqiao rope classroom and studio with recurring teaching, practice, photography and venue activity.
- [Silly Hands Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/silly-hands/), 2020s-: India-based shibari studio and teaching project led by Amiya Bhanushali.
- [Soul Rope Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/soul-rope-studio/), 2022–: Naarm / Melbourne shibari teaching studio and school founded by Von Riga in 2022.
- [Stoa Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/stoa-shibari/), 2020s–: Shibari studio / school near Vichy offering initiations, courses, trainings and performances.
- [Stonewall MN](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/stonewall-mn/), 2020s–: Northeast Minneapolis queer and trans-led kink and rope studio run as a member collective.
- [Studio Allegory](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/studio-allegory/), 2024–: Vancouver rope / intimacy project formed in October 2024, with its physical Studio Allegory space opening on March 7, 2025.
- [Studio Club X](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/club-x/), 2010s–: Osaka members-only kinbaku room / salon operated by Takeda Kouetsu.
- [Studio du Parc](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/studio-du-parc-shibari/), 2020s–: Lyon shibari studio with a year-round programme of tiered courses, workshops, laboratories, open practice and rope jams.
- [Studio Friction](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/studio-friction/), 2018–: Denver rope and aerial art studio and 501(c)(7) nonprofit social club.
- [Studio H](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/studio-h-tokyo/), 2020s-: Private Tokyo rope, photography and SM studio associated with Higashi Ryuuichi.
- [Studio K Shanghai](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/studio-k-shanghai/), 2010s: Shanghai shibari studio / TIE UP.
- [Studio Kink Sydney](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/studio-kink-sydney/), 2015–: Sydney kink and shibari education studio formed in 2015 as an educational cooperative by Mark De Viate, Aleni De Viate, Lani De Viate.
- [Studio Kokoro UK](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/studio-kokoro-uk/), 2019-2021: Mansfield, UK rope studio / education project opened by WykD Dave and Clover.
- [Studio Ma](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/studio-ma-london/), 2025-: London shibari studio and Ma Collective teaching space active from November 2025 in the former Studio Yukari physical location.
- [Studio Phantom](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/studio-phantom/), 1987–1997: Shibuya studio and SM experimental kinbaku theatre opened by Denki Akechi in 1987.
- [Studio Phoenix Rio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/studio-phoenix-rio/), 2020s-: Rio de Janeiro shibari studio and practice space associated with Rope Phoenix.
- [Studio Roca](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/studio-roca/), 2021–: Tokyo-based studio / publishing project operated by Kitaro Kasukabe and dedicated to editing and publishing Kinbaku Magazine Roca.
- [Studio Rokkaku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/studio-rokkaku/), 2020s–: Montevideo traditional shibari studio directed by Rembrandt Shibari.
- [Studio Shi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/studio-shi/), 2020s–: Almaty rope / kink studio in the TEMA.
- [Studio Strawberry Kinbaku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/studio-strawberry-kinbaku/), 2020s-: Manchester, UK kinbaku studio active publicly in the current 2020s.
- [Studio Y7](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/studio-y7/), 2021–: Tokyo private shibari studio created by Louis Kordexe in 2021 near Sasazuka / Shinjuku.
- [Studio Yukari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/studio-yukari/), 2022–2025: London shibari studio founded by Naoko / formerly Subay in 2022 and active as a physical Studio Yukari space through October 2025.
- [studio千 / Studio Sen Kurashiki](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/studio-sen-kurashiki/), 2020s-: Kurashiki / Okayama kinbaku studio operated by Enchou / 園長.
- [STUDIO涅槃 / Akabane Nawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/akabane-nawa/), 2020s-: Akabane rope-floor SM private room and rope-salon / studio identity also surfaced as Akabane Nawa.
- [Subspace Prague](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/subspace-prague/), 2020s: Prague shibari studio co-founded by Joan von Brook and a recurring partner of the Prague Shibari Festival.
- [Suzaku Studio CR](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/suzaku-studio-cr/), 2020s–: Costa Rica rope / shibari studio shell active in the mid-2020s.
- [Temple New York](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/temple-new-york/), 2019–: Bushwick / Brooklyn BDSM and rope-bondage play space, education studio and rental venue founded by William / TieMeTightly in 2019.
- [Tengu Shibari Munich](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/tengu-shibari-munich/), 2010s-: Munich shibari teaching, performance and studio project by Frank and Felia.
- [Tengu Studio Poznań](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/tengu-studio-poznan/), 2020s-: Poznań rope studio / community host visible through Kinbaku Lounge Copenhagen's official 2026 abroad schedule.
- [Tension MTL](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/tension-mtl/), 2017–: Montreal shibari / kinbaku education studio and community space founded in late 2017.
- [Tether Salon](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/tether-salon/), 2025–: Brisbane-area rope studio in Salisbury with a dedicated physical venue for classes, social practice and community events.
- [That Rope Place](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/that-rope-place/), 2019–: Singapore shibari studio founded by Rosa and Python in 2019, formerly operating publicly as 0101 Studio Singapore / Studio 1010.
- [The Apartment](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/the-apartment-bellingham/), 2018–: Small downtown Bellingham rope studio opened in spring 2018.
- [The Bindery](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/the-bindery-perth/), 2020s–: The Bindery is a Boorloo / Perth shibari community rope space for jams, beginner classes, workshops and performances.
- [The Greenhouse](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/the-greenhouse-boston/), 2020s-: Boston-area rope studio operating publicly as The Greenhouse / `@thegreenhousedtx`.
- [The Rope Collective](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/the-rope-collective-san-diego/), 2018–: San Diego rope-education, performance and movement-arts project founded by Toni / Submissivetiger in 2018.
- [The Studio NW](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/the-studio-nw/), 2025–: Private, purpose-built rope and event space in Bacup, northwest England, owned and facilitated by Mystrix.
- [Theatre Poo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/theatre-poo/), 1983–2019: Small Shinjuku performance hall opened in 1983.
- [Trondheim Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/trondheim-shibari/), 2025–: Physical shibari studio in Trondheim operating as På Kanten.
- [Tsunagu Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/tsunagu-studio/), 2020s-: Hong Kong shibari studio and rope-learning space using the public Tsunagu Studio / 繫結館 identity.
- [Tying With Friends Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/tying-with-friends-studio/), 2018–: Basel shibari and kinbaku studio with a public physical-space programme documented since 2018.
- [VoxBody Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/voxbody-studio/), 2017–: Bay Area rope-dedicated studio in Oakland, California, opened in spring 2017.
- [WhyKnot Roma](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/whyknot-roma/), 2020s-: Rome-based rope association, studio and school using bunKer whyKnot as its headquarters.
- [Wisimi Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/wisimi-studio/), 2020s–: Warsaw shibari / rope studio and community space visible through 2025 public event listings.
- [Yanari Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/yanari-studio/), 2025–: Warsaw shibari / rope studio at Wybrzeze Kosciuszkowskie 21A.
- [Yoridokoro](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/yoridokoro-ikebukuro/), 2023-: Ikebukuro / Tokyo members' kinbaku salon opened in 2023.
- [Yueying Studio / 月影社](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/yueying-studio-chengdu/), 2020s–: Chengdu rope / shibari studio-space associated with Liang Yue / 梁月.
- [Yugen Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/yugen-studio/), 2020–: Kinbaku studio in Milan, Italy, run by Federico Kirigami and Marta Tenshiko through Kiri Nawa Kai APS.
- [Zeren Space](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/zeren-space-beijing/), 2023–: Beijing rope practice, photography and teaching space publicly identified as 责韧空间 / Zeren Space.
- [ZERO Studio: Cafe and Home Space Photography](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/zero-studio-nonthaburi/), 2024–: Mueang Nonthaburi cafe, home-space and photography studio with a recurring shibari-facing programme.
- [Zhu Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/zhu-studio/), 2018–: Shanghai rope studio active since 2018, offering workshops, private lessons, rope jams, intensives and performances.
- [Zwielicht Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/studios/zwielicht-studio-wuppertal/), 2020–: Wuppertal rope studio / school / community space.

## Bars (24)

- [ARCADIA Group](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/arcadia-group/), 2003–: Nagare Aotsuki's ARCADIA venue network and kinbaku / SM-scene infrastructure.
- [ARCADIA Osaka](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/arcadia-osaka/), 2003–: Osaka SM Bar ARCADIA, the original ARCADIA venue opened by Nagare Aotsuki in 2003 after Alcatraz SM Circle.
- [ARCADIA Tokyo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/arcadia-tokyo/), 2009–: Kabukicho / Shinjuku SM & Fetish bar in the ARCADIA Group.
- [Bar BlackPearl Osaka](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/black-pearl-osaka/), 2010s: Osaka Umeda rope / fetish venue associated with Shishiwaka and Shishinawakai during the 2010s.
- [Bar Frame](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/bar-frame/), 2013–: Shinjuku / Kabukicho SM / performance bar associated with TAIZO.
- [Bar M.A.](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/bar-ma-seoul/), 2020s-: Seoul / Hapjeong BDSM theme bar and bondage / shibari salon infrastructure associated with JayKun_MA.
- [Bar UBU](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/bar-ubu/), 2012–: SM kinbaku bar in Shinjuku, Tokyo, opened 2012.
- [BAR-BARA Kyoto](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/bar-bara-kyoto/), 1995–: Kyoto salon-style SM / fetish bar and kinbaku scene location run by Ryuzaki Asuka.
- [Black Heart](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/black-heart/), 1998–: Ginza fetish / SM salon opened by Tatsumi Naito in the late 1990s and used as a kinbaku classroom and performance / salon venue.
- [DecaBarS / Decabar Super](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/decabar-super/), 2010s–: Shinjuku / Kabukicho alternative bar and club operated in the Tokyo Decadance orbit.
- [F-Простір](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/f-prostir-kyiv/), 2021–: Kyiv fetish and BDSM bar and event venue operating publicly since 2021 and publicly identified as owned by Volodymyr / Gin Garden.
- [Fetish Bar Curiouss](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/fetish-bar-curiouss/), 2024-: Ueno / Tokyo fetish bar opened in September 2024 and operated publicly by Coach / コーチ.
- [FetishBar Zoo Osaka](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/fetish-bar-zoo-osaka/), 2025-: Current Osaka fetish bar / venue produced by Shishiwaka / 獅子若.
- [KAGURA / Kagura UtuTu](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/kagura-shinjuku/), 2020s-: Tokyo / Shinjuku Kabukicho shisha-lounge venue family centered on the original KAGURA site and the later Kagura UtuTu installation branch.
- [Medium Bar BKK](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/medium-bar-bkk/), 2025-: Bangkok / Phra Khanong bar and social venue using the public `@mediumbarbkk` profile.
- [MilkyWay](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/milkyway-tokyo/), 2020s–: Gotanda / Shinagawa SM and fetish bar with explicit kinbaku class and event infrastructure.
- [Mistress Bar Guernica](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/mistress-bar-guernica/), 2019-: Ikebukuro / Tokyo experiential SM bar and rope-show venue opened in October 2019.
- [Mitsu](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/mitsu/), 2013–: Kinbaku bar in Shinjuku, Tokyo, opened 2013.
- [Mugen SM Bar](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/mugen-sm-bar/), 2000s: Roppongi SM bar owned by Hayakawa Yoshikazu, also known as the writer Hige in SM Sniper.
- [Samm Pub / SAMM](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/samm-pub/), 1981–2001: Roppongi high-membership SM salon / club launched in 1981 by Kayama Shigeru.
- [SM Bar Mirage Tokyo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/sm-bar-mirage/), 2022–: Kinshicho / Sumida-ku SM bar with regular kinbaku classes and SM performance infrastructure.
- [SM Salon PISS](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/sm-salon-piss/), 2004–: Osaka SM salon / bondage bar opened by Saki Kamijoo in November 2004.
- [Titty Twister](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/titty-twister/), 2016–: SM & Fetish Bar in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, Tokyo, with an explicit kinbaku / bondage program.
- [Ubusuna](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/bars/ubusuna-osaka/), 2022-: Osaka / Umeda Japanese-style fetish and SM bar with recurring rope / SM show and event programming.

## Venues (30)

- [Asylum Sofia](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/asylum-sofia/), 2020s-: Alternative nightclub and kink-friendly event venue in Sofia, Bulgaria.
- [B.O.I.N.K.](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/boink-holyoke/), 2022–: Holyoke, Massachusetts sexual-wellness shop, community venue and class space active since 2022.
- [Birdhaus](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/birdhaus/), 2020s-: Toronto alternative-arts venue, event space and rope-education studio co-owned by Tifereth and Miranda Tempest.
- [Bunny Playroom Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/bunny-playroom-studio/), 2020s-: Bangkok private-dungeon, studio and bar shell associated with Usagi Shibari / Bunny Usagi.
- [Casa Kink](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/casa-kink/), 2015-: Cape Town consent-led BDSM / kink dungeon and adult community venue founded in 2015.
- [Club 103](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/club-103-perth/), 2021-: Perth / Belmont adult social club, swingers venue and kink / fetish event space with rope-adjacent programming.
- [Club Rosas Cinco / Rosas 5](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/club-rosas-cinco/), 2000s–: Barcelona BDSM club and rope-event venue publicly documented from at least 2011.
- [Dr.Flow](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/dr-flow/), 2020s–: Barcelona / El Born cultural space and live-events venue.
- [Dungeons Down Under](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/dungeons-down-under-tulsa/), 2013–: Private Tulsa BDSM and rope venue owned by Mistress Karin and open since 2013.
- [Ignition Perth](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/ignition-perth/), 2023-: Perth / South Perth kink education and dungeon-event venue / organiser with rope / shibari programming.
- [Kinky Lab Apartment Belgrade](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/kinky-lab-belgrade/), 2025-: Central Belgrade kink-friendly apartment / private practice venue created by sex educator Arina Vintovkina.
- [Kultus Club](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/kultus-club/), 2022–: Tallinn members-only kink / femdom venue and community space active in the 2020s.
- [Lacrima di Sangue / LaCrima Club Wroclaw](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/lacrima-di-sangue-wroclaw/), 2020s–: Wroclaw club / venue with public shibari rope-jam and workshop programming.
- [Less Dead Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/less-dead-studio/), 2020s-: Poughkeepsie / Hudson Valley kink studio, dungeon and community-events venue owned by Miss Adah Vonn.
- [LIMITS](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/limits-lithuania/), 2020s–: Vilnius kink-and-rope venue / community space active in the 2020s.
- [Misfit Strength and Circus [after dark]](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/misfit-strength-and-circus-after-dark/), 2020s-: Seattle / White Center strength and circus studio used after hours for recurring rope programming.
- [MK Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/mk-studio/), 2006-: Tokyo / Okubo multipurpose rental, photo and event studio opened in 2006.
- [On Sacral Ground](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/on-sacral-ground/), 2020s-: South Perth sexuality, wellness and kink hub with rope / shibari programming.
- [Penthouse Playrooms](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/penthouse-playrooms/), 2020s-: Dunstable, Bedfordshire private-members adult lifestyle venue and fetish club.
- [Probe Ottawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/probe-ottawa/), 2024–: Queer-owned private-members kink and rope venue in Ottawa's ByWard Market.
- [Salon Garuda](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/salon-garuda-osaka/), 2022-: Osaka Kita-ku kink / SM / kinbaku exchange salon hosted by Syuusaku Kamiya / 周策.
- [Sansei Lounge Seoul / SanseiSalon](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/sansei-lounge-seoul/), 2024–: Seoul-based rope-and-bondage venue / community space publicly documented since 2024.
- [Shibari Lounge](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/shibari-lounge/), 2016–: Antwerp, Belgium shibari venue and host of Onawa Asobi Europe.
- [Shibari Night Bogotá](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/shibari-night-bogota/), 2020–: Bogotá private club, educational project and physical BDSM / shibari space founded independently in 2020.
- [Spazio Arteria](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/spazio-arteria/), 2025-: Milan underground arts, kink and association venue operating publicly as Spazio Arteria / ARTERIA.
- [Studio MILLENNIUM](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/millennium-studio-tokyo/), 2022-: Tokyo private member studio / bar / venue ecosystem around O Tori Hiro / 凰ヒロ.
- [The Dungeon of HEL](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/dungeon-of-hel/), 2015-: Riga BDSM / kink / fetish venue with rope-relevant infrastructure, operating publicly as The Dungeon of HEL.
- [The Ministry Chicago](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/the-ministry-chicago/), 2020s–: Chicago / Bucktown BDSM dungeon, bondage and production rental studio owned and curated by Domina Lynnette, operating publicly as The.
- [Theater Scandal](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/theater-scandal-tokyo/), 1972–2000s: Historical Japanese underground SM-theater project founded by Keiyu Tamai in 1972.
- [Wabi Sabi Space Kyiv](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/venues/wabi-sabi-space-kyiv/), 2026–: Small-format Kyiv event and practice venue publicly presenting shibari among its core uses.

## Dojos (81)

- [Aijō Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/aijo-dojo/), 2026–: Swiss shibari / kinbaku school founded in 2026 by Jack the Rigger and Shana after many years shaping the Secret56 / Seilschaften teaching.
- [Alive Kinbaku Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/alive-kinbaku-dojo/), 2023-: Prague shibari / kinbaku dojo and community space founded and operated by Alive Ropes.
- [Atelier Naka](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/atelier-naka/), 2018-: Naka Akira's atelier and research-group context.
- [Athens Rope Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/athens-rope-dojo/), 2012-2017: Athens local rope-bondage school / dojo shell associated with Rope Shadow and Rope Studies in the 2010s.
- [Atrim Namor Juku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/atrim-namor-juku/), 2014–: Oberbipp rope space and teaching dojo led by Atrim Namor.
- [Attache-Moi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/attache-moi/), 2020s–: French shibari school active around Marseille / Aubagne and Paris.
- [Auckland Rope Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/auckland-rope-dojo/), 2020–: Auckland rope-practice dojo and workshop community operating as Auckland Rope Dojo.
- [Baku Yu Kai](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/baku-yu-kai/), 1996–: One of the first official rope dojos in Japan, founded in 1996 by Akechi Denki and Miura Takumi.
- [Barcelona Shibari Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/barcelona-shibari-dojo/), 2010s-: Barcelona shibari / kinbaku school and social dojo publicly known as Barcelona Shibari Dojo / `@barcelonashibaridojo`.
- [Belfast Kinbaku Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/belfast-kinbaku-dojo/), 2019–: Belfast rope dojo active since July 2019.
- [Bologna Shibari Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/shibari-dojo-bologna/), 2020s–: Bologna-area branch of Shibari Dojo Italy.
- [Brescia Shibari Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/shibari-dojo-brescia/), 2020s–: Brescia branch of Shibari Dojo Italy.
- [Buffalo Rope Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/buffalo-rope-dojo/), 2024–: Buffalo, New York rope-bondage dojo and monthly workshop programme publicly documented since 2024.
- [Copenhagen Shibari Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/copenhagen-shibari-dojo/), 2010–: Shibari dojo in Copenhagen, Denmark, founded in 2010 and run in the Yukinaga Max / Yukinaga Shibari Do-Kai orbit.
- [CORE Ottawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/core-ottawa/), 2017–: Ottawa rope-education collective and Japanese rope art school founded in 2017.
- [Corps à Cordes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/corps-a-cordes-paris/), 2020s–: Paris shibari school with weekly small-group teaching.
- [Daiki Rope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/daiki-rope/), 2023-: Private Pinhal Novo shibari dojo and artistic laboratory associated with Flankus.
- [Dojo Yorokobi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/dojo-yorokobi/), 2020s-: Norrköping, Sweden shibari / kinbaku dojo and rope studio using the public Dojo Yorokobi identity.
- [Ecole des Cordes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/ecole-des-cordes/), 2010–: French kinbaku / shibari school founded in 2010 and later directed by Alex DirtyVonP.
- [Emilia Romagna Shibari Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/shibari-dojo-emilia-romagna/), 2020s–: Ravenna / Emilia Romagna branch lesson shell of Davide La Greca's Shibari Dojo Italy network.
- [Escola de Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/escola-de-shibari-sao-paulo/), 2020s–: São Paulo shibari school active in the 2020s.
- [Escuela de la Sangre](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/escuela-de-la-sangre/), 2020s-: Santiago shibari school directed by Les / Quiero Sangre.
- [Escuela de Shibari / Gijón Shibari Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/nawakai-gijon/), 2004–: Gijón-based shibari school rooted in Ryuan's Yagami-ryu training.
- [Evil Girls HQ](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/evil-girls-hq/), 2016–: South East Queensland Kazami-Ryu school and rope venue led by Miss Gen.
- [Fourelements Kinbaku Lounge](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/fourelements-kinbaku-lounge/), 2014–: Western Germany / Cologne-Bonn-region kinbaku dojo and lounge founded in 2014 and owned by Michael Ropeknight.
- [Gensounawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/gensounawa/), 2020s–: Yokohama kinbaku salon and class space presided over by Tenma Haru.
- [Grace Rope Lab](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/grace-rope-lab/), 2020s–: Tokyo-based Yukimura-ryu teaching and practice project founded by Murasaki Haruan.
- [Harukumo-Juku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/harukumo-juku/), 2014–: Swiss shibari / kinbaku juku founded by Harukumo and Yoko in Zürich Oerlikon in June 2014, later operating in Neuenhof for the 2019 Osada.
- [Heartland Kinbaku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/heartland-kinbaku/), 2020s–: Chicago / Logan Square kinbaku school and rope studio founded and led by SweetZephyr.
- [Ichinawakai](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/ichinawakai/), 2004–: Shibari classroom established and run by Hajime Kinoko since 2004.
- [Ichinawakai Kyushu](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/ichinawakai-kyushu/), 2020s–: Regional Ichinawakai school in Kyushu.
- [Ka.sure](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/ka-sure/), 2022–: Tel Aviv shibari teaching studio and community space with structured introductory, skills and advanced classes alongside social and.
- [Kannawa-kai / Phantom-no-kai](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/kannawa-kai/), 2011–: Akechi Kanna's organization and teaching circle.
- [Kazami-Ryu Shibari Perth](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/kazami-ryu-perth/), 2020s–: Western Australian Kazami-Ryu shibari school based in Morley / Perth.
- [KinbakuMania Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/kinbaku-mania-dojo/), 2014–: Kinbaku dojo in Buenos Aires, Argentina, founded by HaruTsubaki / Camelia and opened on May 18 2014.
- [KinbakuOdyssey](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/kinbaku-odyssey/), 2017–: Rope bondage studio in Manassas, Virginia, founded by Odys in 2017.
- [Kinbiken](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/kinbiken/), 1985–2009: Kinbaku Beauty Research Society — study group run by Chimuo Nureki, active 1985–2009.
- [La Habitación Azul by Arte Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/arte-shibari-mexico/), 2020s–: Independent Mexico City shibari dojo and teaching project led by Charles Ilcoatl.
- [LA Rope Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/la-rope-dojo/), 2011–: Los Angeles / Koreatown dojo and LA Rope teaching space with official-site founding year 2011.
- [Le Dojo — Toulouse Shibari Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/le-dojo-toulouse/), 2020–: Toulouse shibari school and performance space presented publicly as Le Dojo / Toulouse Shibari Studio.
- [Long Beach Shibari Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/long-beach-shibari-dojo/), 2020s–: Long Beach, California rope dojo and working art studio.
- [Madrid Shibari Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/madrid-shibari-dojo/), 2020s-: Madrid shibari dojo / school co-owned by Zor and Margout Darko.
- [Milano Shibari Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/shibari-dojo-milano/), 2020s–: Milan branch of Shibari Dojo Italy.
- [Mukade Kinbaku Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/mukade-kinbaku-dojo/), 2026–: Mexico City kinbaku dojo and rope space led by founder and kinbakushi Roqueved Zagal, with a public programme of classes, workshops.
- [MyShibariLife](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/myshibarilife/), 2017–: Krakow Shibari Academy founded by PaganPoetryM / Marta Pagan.
- [Nawa Musubi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/nawa-musubi/), 2018–: Brisbane shibari education and performance partnership of Jake and Laced.
- [Nawa Naka Kai](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/nawa-naka-kai/), 2011–: Naka Akira's Nawa Naka Kai / 縄奈加會, a Tokyo private rope-meeting and study format around Naka-style semenawa.
- [Nawakai](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/nawakai-montreal/), 2010s-: Montreal shibari / kinbaku school and community hub associated with Isabelle Hanikamu.
- [Neko-Do Shibari School](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/neko-do-palermo/), 2020s–: Palermo shibari school founded and run by Marco / 7Gatto and Wendy.
- [Osada Kinbaku Dojo Berlin](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/osada-kinbaku-dojo-berlin/), 2010–: Berlin shibari / kinbaku association and dojo also presented publicly as Kinbaku Dojo Berlin / Osada Kinbaku Dojo e.
- [Oslo Shibari Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/oslo-shibari-dojo/), 2013–: Oslo, Norway shibari / kinbaku dojo in the Yukinaga Shibari Do-Kai network.
- [Rope Art Hong Kong](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/rope-art-hong-kong/), 2016–: Hong Kong Kazami-Ryu rope school / branch publicly operating as Rope Art Hong Kong.
- [Rope Dojo Melbourne](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/rope-dojo-melbourne/), 2010s–: Melbourne shibari dojo founded and directed by Ash Snare, who teaches there alongside Scott Haruteru.
- [RopeSchool](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/ropeschool-russia/), 2012–: Russian shibari / kinbaku teaching school founded by Boris Mosafir in 2012.
- [Salt City Kinbaku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/salt-city-kinbaku/), 2020s–: Salt Lake City rope-education hub on the public Kanna-ryu network.
- [Secret56](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/secret56/), 2009–: Swiss rope / shibari / kinbaku project and Osada-ryu dojo founded in 2009 by Jack the Rigger, Ibinuphis and Umino.
- [Sekibaku Shibari Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/sekibaku-dojo/), 2017–: Shibari dojo in Sofia, Bulgaria, founded in 2017 by Ludvig Rigger.
- [Shibari Adelaide](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/shibari-adelaide/), 2020s–: Adelaide-based shibari studio founded and run by Sparks (Supaku).
- [Shibari Bremen Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/shibari-bremen/), 2019–: Bremen / North Germany Osada-ryu shibari school and private dojo.
- [Shibari Dojo Bratislava](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/shibari-dojo-bratislava/), 2020s–: Bratislava shibari dojo / community space using FLOW studio for workshops and rope meetings.
- [Shibari Dojo Italy](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/shibari-dojo-it/), 2012–: Italian shibari / kinbaku school network founded and run by Davide La Greca, who also uses the MaestroBD alias.
- [Shibari Dojo Vienna](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/shibari-dojo-vienna/), 2011-: Vienna Osada-ryu dojo founded in 2011 by Vinciens with his former student and later colleague Barkas.
- [Shibari Dojo Warsaw](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/shibari-dojo-warsaw/), 2015–2019: Warsaw shibari dojo / learning space founded by NawaRonin.
- [Shibari Kinnawa Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/shibari-kinnawa-dojo/), 2019–: Mexico City shibari dojo publicly documented since 2019.
- [Shibari Perth](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/shibari-perth/), 2024–: Purpose-built Perth shibari rope dojo and community rope space.
- [Shibari Study Valencia](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/shibari-study-valencia/), 2026–: Ukrainian-language shibari school and community in Valencia offering small-group instruction in Ukrainian and English.
- [Shigetsu Shibari Dojo Munich](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/shigetsu-shibari-dojo-munich/), 2020s–: Munich shibari dojo / learning community with weekly structured training and all-level practice.
- [Silver State Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/silver-state-shibari/), 2024-: Reno rope-community and Japanese rope suspension education project built around a free, application-only 18-month course.
- [Studio SHIBARI / Tokyo Kita Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/studio-shibari-tokyo/), 2020s-: Tokyo kinbaku dojo and studio operating publicly as Studio SHIBARI / Tokyo Kita Main Dojo.
- [Studio SIX](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/six-studio/), 2000–: Tokyo kinbaku dojo opened by Osada Steve in Ikebukuro in April 2000 to house Osada Seminar, later operating as Osada-ryu HQ Studios.
- [Studio TIEY](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/studio-tiey/), 2021–: Shibari dojo in Antwerp, Belgium, opened full-time in 2021 by Etheros (Peter Jaspers).
- [Sydney Rope Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/sydney-rope-dojo/), 2011–: Sydney Japanese rope-bondage education dojo founded by Hebari / David Taylor in 2011.
- [Tanbikai](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/tanbikai/), 1990s–: Small study group led by Eizo Chiba.
- [The Boring Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/nicolas-dojo/), 2015–: Brussels / Anderlecht rope dojo run in the A-Nicolas / Nicolas Yoroi orbit, now presented publicly as The Boring Dojo.
- [The Deviant - Shibari Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/deviant-shibari-dojo/), 2010s-: Lima / Miraflores shibari dojo associated with Roy Burn.
- [Toronto Kinbaku Salon](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/toronto-kinbaku-salon/), 2013-: Toronto rope school and social practice space founded by Osaka Dan in late September 2013.
- [Toscana Shibari Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/shibari-dojo-toscana/), 2020s–: Tuscany branch of Shibari Dojo Italy.
- [Veneto Shibari Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/shibari-dojo-veneto/), 2020s–: Veneto branch of Shibari Dojo Italy.
- [White Tiger Shibari Dojo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/white-tiger-shibari-dojo/), 2020s-: Budapest city-centre shibari dojo and practice group running recurring rope jams and workshops in District VII.
- [WolfRope Juku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/wolfrope-juku/), 2010s-: Karlsruhe-Durlach shibari / kinbaku teaching base led by WolfRope.
- [Yagami Juku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/dojos/yagami-juku/), 2014–: Yagami Style / sekibaku teaching structure founded by Ren Yagami in 2014.

## Events (119)

- [Ada Bojana Shibari Camp](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/ada-bojana-shibari-camp/), 2023: Four-day shibari camp hosted by Shibari Montenegro on Ada Bojana from September 14 to 17, 2023.
- [Alive Kinbaku Festival](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/alive-kinbaku-festival/), 2025-: Prague rope festival organized through Alive Kinbaku Dojo and Alive Ropes.
- [Amazing Tied-Land 2026](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/amazing-tied-land-2026/), 2026: Two-day Bangkok shibari performance, workshop and rope-jam event organized by Bangkok Kinbaku Lab around Hajime Kinoko's June 2026 return to.
- [Ateliers Shibari du Levant](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/ateliers-shibari-du-levant/), 2021–: French recurring shibari workshop / event format organized in the HwG-Paris and Elata teaching orbit since 2021.
- [Austin Ropecraft Symposium](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/austin-ropecraft-symposium/), 2005–2006: Historical rope-education symposium held in Austin in 2005 and 2006.
- [BalkanBound](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/balkanbound/), 2025-: Belgrade-based international shibari festival presented as the first shibari festival in the Balkans.
- [Black & Kinky Academy Weekend](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/black-kinky-academy-weekend/), 2025-: Black-led BIPOC Adult Kink & BDSM conference in Chicago, with classes, demos, performances, play spaces, vendor markets, film screenings and.
- [BoFeWo / Bondage Fetish World Messe](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/bofewo/), 2023–: Recurring German fetish / erotic trade fair in the Frankfurt/Main area.
- [Bogotá Shibari Week](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/bogota-shibari-week/), 2022–: Bogotá shibari / BDSM event week organized by Shibari Night Bogotá and Berilio Art Shibari.
- [Bondage Cafe SPb](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/bondage-cafe-spb/), 2012–: Saint Petersburg recurring shibari / rope-bondage party and show format in the ArtCo ecosystem.
- [Bondage Expo Dallas](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/bondage-expo-dallas/), 2013-: Dallas educational bondage event, active since 2013.
- [Bondage Picnic Buenos Aires](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/bondage-picnic-buenos-aires/), 2011–2017: Recurring public outdoor rope-picnic series in Buenos Aires organized through KinbakuMania Shibari Dojo.
- [BondageFest Russia](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/bondagefest-russia/), 2007–2008: Early Moscow / Russian-language bondage arts festival held in 2007 and 2008.
- [Bound In Art](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/bound-in-art/), 2020s-: Athens shibari life-drawing event series hosted by AthenShibari.
- [Bound In Boston](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/bound-in-boston/), 2009–2018: New England / Boston-area rope-bondage convention and workshop series centered on Shibari / Kinbaku-style rope education.
- [BOUND London](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/bound-london/), 2012-: London shibari night created to support Japanese rope bondage enthusiasts, public awareness, skill exchange, new performers and rope shows.
- [Bound to Nature](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/bound-to-nature-costa-rica/), 2026–: Women's shibari immersion / retreat project in Costa Rica created and hosted by Persephone Ortega.
- [BoundCon Munich 2000s](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/boundcon-munich-2000s/), 2004–2009: Founding-decade slice of BoundCon Munich, the international bondage and fetish convention first held at Kleine Olympiahalle in 2004.
- [BoundCon Munich 2010s](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/boundcon-munich-2010s/), 2010–2019: 2010s slice of BoundCon Munich, separated from the convention's founding 2000s editions and current 2020s programme.
- [BoundCon Munich 2020s](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/boundcon-munich-2020s/), 2020s–: Munich-based international bondage and fetish convention, running since 2004 and organized by Minuit Event GmbH / the BoundCon team, with.
- [BoundCon SF 2014](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/boundcon-sf-2014/), 2014: San Francisco BoundCon event, separated from the Munich BoundCon entry because the documented Japanese performer cluster belongs to a.
- [Building Tension](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/building-tension-ropeshare/), 2026-: Monthly Hudson Valley community ropeshare hosted by Hudson Valley Rope at Less Dead Studio in Poughkeepsie.
- [Chaotic Erotic](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/chaotic-erotic/), 2026-: Perth recurring shibari / kink performance-night series hosted by Darling Divine at Enclave.
- [Convención de Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/convencion-de-shibari-santiago/), 2025-: Santiago recurring shibari convention / community event project active by late 2024 and public-facing as a first edition in January 2025.
- [Copenhagen Queer Knots Festival](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/copenhagen-queer-knots/), 2020s-: Copenhagen queer shibari festival founded and artistically directed by Red Lily / Beatrice Gigliuto.
- [Danish Shibari Festival](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/danish-shibari-festival/), 2020s-: Annual Danish shibari festival hosted by MyShibari at its private rope venue in Sønder Felding / Central Jutland.
- [Elevation Rope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/elevation-rope/), 2026–: Southeast United States rope bondage / shibari conference based at Deerfields Retreat in Horse Shoe, North Carolina, near Asheville.
- [EURIX 2010s](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/eurix-2010s/), 2012-2019: European Rigger & Model Exchange — Berlin's bi-annual gathering for international rope artists, founded by Felix Ruckert in 2012.
- [EURIX 2020s](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/eurix-2020s/), 2020-: European Rigger & Model Exchange in its 2020s phase, continuing as Felix Ruckert's Berlin-based exchange and research format for.
- [F-Party](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/f-party-kyiv/), 2026–: Recurring themed party hosted by F-Простір in Kyiv.
- [Fauna Grotesca](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/fauna-grotesca/), 2024–: Recurring private shibari / BDSM event series in Buenos Aires operated by Soguita.
- [Festival de Cuerdas de Medellín](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/festival-de-cuerdas-medellin/), 2023–: Recurring Medellín rope / shibari festival active in the 2020s.
- [Festival Internacional de Artes Eróticas](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/aefest-colombia/), 2016–2022: Colombian erotic-arts festival documented by LAUD as beginning in Medellín in 2016 and reaching a seventh consecutive edition in 2022.
- [FIRE Orlando](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/fire-orlando/), 2020s–: Florida Intensive Rope Events — Orlando-based rope bondage education organization hosting three annual events: BLAZE, FLARE, and FIRE.
- [Folsom Street Fair Bondage Stage](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/folsom-street-fair-bondage-stage/), 2024–: Rope / bondage performance and education stage inside San Francisco's Folsom Street Fair, a leather / BDSM street fair first held in 1984 in.
- [FOR YOUR PLEASURE](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/for-your-pleasure-shibari-2025/), 2022–: Bangkok photo-exhibition series documented by FORFUN Bangkok.
- [Forest Shibari Camp](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/forest-shibari-camp/), 2020s–: Recurring Ukrainian forest shibari festival and camp organized by Sunrise Shibari.
- [Harshmellow](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/harshmellow-malta/), 2022–: Recurring Maltese fetish and BDSM party series launched in 2022.
- [Helsinki Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/helsinki-shibari/), 2015-: Helsinki rope community founded in 2015.
- [Indy Rope Expo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/indy-rope-expo/), 2020s-: Indianapolis shibari event produced by Rope Daddy Studios at SubSpace Indy.
- [International Shibari Film Festival](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/international-shibari-film-festival/), 2026-: Belgian film festival dedicated to shibari through cinema.
- [Intro to Shibari Luxembourg](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/intro-to-shibari-luxembourg/), 2025-2026: Bounded Luxembourg City Intro to Shibari workshop trace used to locate L-Corde's public Luxembourg scene activity without creating a general.
- [Jyo-mon / 縄門](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/jyo-mon/), 2018–2026: Tokyo shibari performance event associated with Hajime Kinoko and Ichinawakai.
- [Kinbaku Camp Denmark](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/kinbaku-camp-denmark/), 2025-: Danish shibari / kinbaku camp near Hadsund.
- [Kinbaku Dreams](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/kinbaku-dreams/), 2018-: Australian Kinbaku Dreams rope camp / performance-team and event umbrella hosted through Kinbaku Australia.
- [Kinbaku Yuga](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/kinbaku-yuga/), 2023–: Siberian shibari festival in Krasnoyarsk, publicly documented from at least the June 9-12, 2023 Telegram-channel description and the June.
- [Kinky Breizh Ropecamp](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/kinky-breizh-ropecamp/), 2025–: French / Brittany-region kinky rope camp organized by Association Le Manoir.
- [Kinky Circus Houston](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/kinky-circus-houston/), 2017–: Recurring Houston circus, fetish-performance and artists-market series developed by Kinky Tuesdays promoter Jesse Salazar / Darkness Hyde.
- [Knots & X's Wednesday](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/knots-xs-club103/), 2021-: Recurring Wednesday kink night at Club 103 in Belmont / Perth.
- [Knots N'Roots Costa Rica](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/knots-n-roots-costa-rica/), 2024–: Costa Rica shibari / kinbaku festival shell operated through the KnR / @knotsnroots_latamcr account.
- [L.E.A.P. at Oblige](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/oblige-leap/), 2021-: Recurring Detroit rope, shibari and BDSM education series operated by Oblige as Learn, Explore, Apply & Play.
- [L'Art du Lien](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/shibaripei-art-du-lien/), 2025: ShibariPéï public performance evening in Saint-Denis, La Réunion.
- [La Nuit des Cordes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/la-nuit-des-cordes/), 2014–: Montreal annual rope-bondage performance event founded by Ebi McKnotty and Dunter in 2014, inspired by Morpheous' Bondage Extravaganza and.
- [La Ofrenda](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/la-ofrenda/), 2024-: Santiago live-performance work mixing shibari with multidisciplinary erotic / ritual stage languages.
- [London Festival of Rope Art / Japanese Bondage](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/lfra/), 2009–2015: Historical London rope-art festival lineage spanning the London Festival of the Art of Japanese Bondage and later London Festival of Rope.
- [MeART Kinoko Live Hong Kong](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/meart-kinoko-live-hong-kong-2024/), 2024: One-night Hong Kong shibari performance showcase curated by MeART at Mondrian Hong Kong on November 22, 2024.
- [MedJam - Open Rope Session](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/medjam-open-rope-session/), 2025–: Medellín recurring open-rope / shibari jam launched in 2025.
- [Men Roping Men](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/men-roping-men/), 2024-: Recurring US rope conference focused on education and community-building for men, masc-leaning non-binary, trans and gender-nonconforming.
- [Moscow Knot / MoscowKnot International](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/moscowknot/), 2015–: Moscow shibari / bondage festival lineage associated with Vlada Vedmovskaya's Russian-scene organizing work.
- [NARIX](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/narix/), 2014–: North American Rope Innovation eXchange, a peer-to-peer rope unconference / conference series active since 2014.
- [Nawa Cafe](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/nawa-cafe/), 2020s–: Recurring Tokyo rope salon / adult kinbaku social held at DecaBarS.
- [Northern Knots](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/northern-knots/), 2020s-: Norwegian shibari / kinbaku event for rope enthusiasts from Norway and abroad to gather and share knowledge.
- [Obryady — KNOT FEST](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/obryady-festival-of-knots/), 2026: Four-day outdoor rope and body-practice festival announced for July 23–26, 2026 in the Saint Petersburg area.
- [obscene Fair / Messe](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/obscene-fair/), 2024–: Karlsruhe erotic BDSM and fetish fair staged by M&A Messemanagement.
- [Omuchi Asobi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/omuchi-asobi/), 2014–2016: Whip play event in Tokyo produced by Yoi Yoshida.
- [Onawa Asobi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/onawa-asobi/), 2009–: Tokyo-based annual female bakushi festival / high-skilled amateur and professional kinbaku stage founded and produced by Yoi Yoshida since.
- [Onawa Asobi Europe](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/onawa-europe/), 2020, 2023–: European edition of the Tokyo-based Onawa Asobi kinbaku festival, held at Shibari Lounge in Antwerp.
- [PAKILIMAS / Take-Off Lithuania](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/pakilimas-take-off-lithuania/), 2020s-: Vilnius fetish-oriented techno / BDSM night and recurring Take-Off party series with public play-room performance programming.
- [ParanFest Yerevan](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/paranfest-yerevan/), 2026: Two-day 18+ shibari / Japanese-culture festival held in Yerevan, Armenia on May 23-24, 2026.
- [PASSION Messe Hamburg](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/passion-messe-hamburg/), 2025–2026: Recurring BDSM and fetish expo at MesseHalle Hamburg-Schnelsen, combining stage shows, workshops, exhibitors and evening events.
- [Pinse Camp Denmark](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/pinse-camp-denmark/), 2024–: Recurring Danish rope / shibari camp hosted by MyShibari at its Central Jutland venue in Sønder Felding.
- [Prague Shibari Fest 2010s](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/prague-festival-2010s/), 2016–2019: 2010s slice of Prague Shibari Festival, a three-day rope event held twice a year in Prague since 2016.
- [Prague Shibari Fest 2020s](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/prague-festival-2020s/), 2020s–: 2020s slice of Prague Shibari Festival, continuing the twice-yearly Prague event after the pandemic-era break with English-language workshop.
- [Queerope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/queerope/), 2020s–: Karada House's queer rope conference for LGBTQIA+ people and womên, focused mostly on shibari, kinbaku and Japanese-inspired bondage.
- [QuIRKS](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/quirks/), 2026: QuIRKS, the Queer International Rope & Kink Symposium, was a three-day Studio Allegory event in Vancouver on May 8-10, 2026.
- [Regina Nera](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/regina-nera/), 2010s-: Italian recurring fetish / pleasure-art event shell active for more than a decade.
- [Reno Rope Bite](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/reno-rope-bite/), 2022–: Recurring Reno rope skillshare and practice gathering hosted through Entwine-NV since July 2022.
- [Rome Bondage Week](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/rome-bondage-week/), 2017–: Italian bondage festival / event series in Rome.
- [Rope Camp France](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/rope-camp-france/), 2019–2025: French shibari / rope camp organized through the ASKA orbit.
- [Rope Spirit](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/rope-spirit/), 2010s-: Prague / Czech shibari performance event produced in the Hell Events orbit.
- [ROPECRAFT](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/ropecraft/), 2016–: US rope-focused kink convention with events in Austin, New Orleans, San Antonio, and Chicago.
- [RopeDay Moscow](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/ropeday-moscow/), 2015–: Moscow rope-bondage / shibari event format in the ArtCo and Yugen orbit.
- [RopeDay SPb](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/ropeday-spb/), 2014–2015: Saint Petersburg one-day shibari / rope-bondage festival format in the ArtCo and Yugen orbit.
- [RopeFest 2010s](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/ropefest-2010s/), 2012–2019: 2010s slice of Russia's first and largest shibari festival, first held in Saint Petersburg in 2012 and developed through the ArtCo /.
- [RopeFest 2020s](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/ropefest-2020s/), 2020s–: 2020s slice of the RopeFest event family, now covering current Moscow / RFMSK23 traces, a 2022 Saint Petersburg / Skorokhod photo-archive.
- [Ropegasms: Athens Shibari Festival](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/ropegasms-athens-shibari-festival/), 2012: Athens rope / kinbaku performance-festival format established in 2012 by Rope Studies / Rope Shadow.
- [ropeXchange](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/ropexchange/), 2020s-: Berlin three-day shibari and rope-bondage community festival / workshop weekend.
- [Seattle Erotic Art Festival](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/seattle-erotic-art-festival/), 2003–: Long-running Seattle erotic-art and performance festival with a durable rope-relevant scene connection.
- [Shi Fest Ukraine](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/shi-fest-ukraine/), 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019: Kyiv international shibari festival organized in the Ukrainian Soul Shibari / Tati Limati orbit.
- [ShibaRetreat](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/shibaretreat/), 2020s-: Annual three-day shibari retreat organized by Salzburg association Salzachknoten in the Attergau.
- [Shibari Camp by kokxxx_rope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/shibari-camp-kokxxx/), 2023–: Croatian shibari camp organized through Kokxxx rope.
- [Shibari Camp Poland](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/shibari-camp-poland/), 2024–: Multi-day Shibari Camp in Poland organized around workshops, performances, rope jams, photo shoots and a Shibari Ball.
- [Shibari Camp Ukraine](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/shibari-camp-ukraine/), 2020s–: Recurring Ukrainian shibari camp in the Soul Shibari / Tati Limati orbit.
- [Shibari Canvas: Experimental life drawing](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/shibari-canvas-athens-2023/), 2023: Athens one-day life-drawing and shibari event hosted by Shibari Träume at HOT ASHRAM on March 19, 2023.
- [Shibari Experience Brazil](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/shibari-experience-brazil/), 2025–: Curitiba / Brazil shibari performance, party and workshop event.
- [Shibari FEST Kazakhstan](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/shibari-fest-kz/), 2024–: International Kazakhstan shibari festival in Almaty.
- [Shibari Mon Amour](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/shibari-mon-amour/), 2020s–: Recurring ASKA performance / exhibition evening around shibari, erotic art, live music, introductory practice and rope jams in the.
- [Shibari Retreat Poland](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/shibari-retreat-poland/), 2026-2027: Poland-based Shibari Haven residential retreat series documented in 2026 and 2027, combining shibari workshops, mindfulness, guided.
- [Shibari Sketch Day](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/shibari-sketch-day/), 2026–: Recurring three-hour figure-drawing event in Moscow built around live rope compositions.
- [Shibari Valencia Fest](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/shibari-valencia-fest-2026/), 2026-: Valencia shibari festival organized through Reisei Studio.
- [Shibaricamp](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/shibaricamp/), 2010s-: Recurring week-long summer camp on the west coast of Sweden focused on rope bondage, community, co-creation, classes, private tuition.
- [ShibariCon](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/shibaricon/), 2004–2010s: Historic Chicagoland rope-bondage conference focused on education and information exchange for lovers of Japanese rope bondage.
- [Shibaripanda Minsk](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/shibaripanda-minsk/), 2020: Minsk shibari / rope-bondage festival co-created by Ryhor Shabeka and connected to the Belarusian Nawashibelarus community.
- [Shibaru Fest](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/shibaru-fest/), 2026: Moscow three-day Shibaru festival format scheduled for July 17-19, 2026.
- [Space shibari-party](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/space-shibari-party/), 2026–: Saint Petersburg 18+ Vabi-Sabi meeting / party format hosted at PinkRabbit House.
- [Summer Binds](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/summer-binds/), 2026-: Istrian shibari workshop weekend organized through Shibari Croatia.
- [Swissbound](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/swissbound/), 2022–: Swiss shibari festival launched in 2022 around the Bern / Kehrsatz scene.
- [Tangled Rope Festival](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/tangled-rope-festival/), 2023-: International rope festival based in Derby, UK, focused on bringing rope enthusiasts from around the world together to learn, share and.
- [Tantra & Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/tantra-and-shibari-isa-devi/), 2026: Tantra and shibari workshop series co-facilitated by Isa Devi and Nelly Germain in Martres-Tolosane.
- [The Fem Rope Getaway](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/fem-rope-getaway/), 2025–: Recurring rope retreat near Barcelona organized by Cath After Dark and Gala Kinshinawa for fems.
- [Thick Hitches Conference](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/thick-hitches-conference/), 2025-: Rope conference hosted by Karada House and centered on fat-identifying people and bodies in rope.
- [Toro Rope Salon](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/toro-rope-salon/), 2020s–: Weekly Monday shibari event at MilkyWay Tokyo organized by Toronawa.
- [Toubaku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/toubaku/), 2010–2012: Tokyo international shibari festival organized by Hajime Kinoko and Ichinawakai.
- [TREX — Tension Rope EXchange](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/tension-mtl-trex/), 2025–: Recurring participant-shaped peer rope exchange and unconference hosted by Tension MTL in Montreal.
- [Tying in the Tropics](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/tying-in-the-tropics/), 2026: Seven-day shibari camp / kinky rope event at Hedonism II in Negril, Jamaica, May 9-16 2026, organized in the NYC Shibari orbit.
- [Unbound Tokyo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/unbound-tokyo/), 2021–: Recurring Tokyo shibari + music / performance-art event from the Hidden Layer orbit.
- [Vabi-Sabi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/vabi-sabi-shibari-theater/), 2025–: Saint Petersburg 18+ shibari-theater / event-agency project created by Renata Fushime.
- [Yugen Shibari Convention](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/yugen-shibari-convention/), 2018, 2024, 2026: Saint Petersburg shibari convention / seminar-event format in the Yugen and ArtCo ecosystem, currently based on confirmed 2018, 2024 and.
- [Zagreb in Ropes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/events/zagreb-in-ropes/), 2026-: Croatian shibari festival hosted by Knot Noir.

## Communities (149)

- [Appalachian Rope Collective](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/appalachian-rope-collective/), 2024–: Knoxville-based regional rope community publicly documented since 2024 and serving East Tennessee and the wider Appalachian region.
- [Art des Cordes Sud](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/art-des-cordes-sud/), 2018-: Montpellier shibari / kinbaku school and association operating publicly as Art des Cordes Sud / ACS.
- [ArtCo](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/artco-russia/), 2010s–: Russian shibari / bondage creative union created by Boris Mosafir as an education and event-organizing umbrella.
- [ASKA](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/aska/), 2010s–: Association Shibari Kinbaku Arts, a Toulouse-area association for shibari / kinbaku practice, courses, jams, stages, meetings, exhibitions.
- [Asso Shibari Alsace](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/asso-shibari-alsace/), 2020s-: Strasbourg peer-rope association operating publicly as Asso Shibari Alsace / ASA.
- [Association EDO](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/association-edo/), 2020s-: French Brittany / Pays de Loire shibari association operating publicly as Association EDO.
- [ATASH49](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/atash49/), 2020s–: Maine-et-Loire / Cholet-area French shibari association.
- [AthenShibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/athenshibari/), 2018-: Athens-based shibari team / collective and space.
- [Austin Rope Slingers](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/austin-rope-slingers/), 2015–: Austin, Texas volunteer-run peer rope group that began in spring 2015 as a weekly gathering for rope practice, knowledge sharing and.
- [Bangkok Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/bangkok-shibari/), 2024–: Bangkok shibari training / awareness community also listed publicly as ShibariWorkshopsTH.
- [Birmingham Rope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/birmingham-rope/), 2025–: Birmingham rope community and recurring education programme.
- [BKK Kinbaku Lab](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/bkk-kinbaku-lab/), 2023-: Bangkok shibari / kinbaku event organizer and community project.
- [Blue Spruce Kinbaku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/blue-spruce-kinbaku/), 2025–: Twin Cities rope education community offering recurring shibari and kinbaku classes in Minneapolis.
- [Bondage Chile](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/bondage-chile/), 2004-: Santiago BDSM / shibari education community and project active since 2004.
- [Bondage Club Ann Arbor](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/bondage-club-ann-arbor/), 2010s–: Ann Arbor rope-bondage education group founded by Cannon.
- [Bondage N Boston](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/bondage-n-boston/), 2023–: Boston-area rope and bondage education community founded in 2023.
- [Bondage Soup](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/bondage-soup/), 2018–: Portland-based rope-education community / studio infrastructure operating through ROpenSpace PDX, with Bondage Soup as the core 12-month.
- [Borderline Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/borderline-shibari/), 2017–: Shibari education and community project founded by Hua Hua in Shanghai in 2017, where she ran the first public bilingual shibari events in.
- [Christchurch Rope Group](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/christchurch-rope-group/), 2020–: Community-run Christchurch rope group for Japanese rope bondage, kinbaku and shibari.
- [Club de Cuerdas Shibari Argentina](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/club-de-cuerdas-argentina/), 2020s–: Buenos Aires shibari learning and practice community coordinated by Chivy Brites.
- [Club Soguita Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/club-soguita-shibari/), 2023–: Buenos Aires shibari learning and practice community active since 2023.
- [Clwb Nawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/clwb-nawa/), 2024–: Peer-led kinbaku community in Cardiff, Wales, founded by Oz and co-hosted with Red / The Siren at The Nest.
- [Colectivo Tensión](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/colectivo-tension/), 2020s-: Santiago shibari collective creating safer spaces for rope practice, jams and public performance activity.
- [Coletivo Shibari Brasília](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/coletivo-shibari-brasilia/), 2019–: Brasília rope-art collective and community project documented through recurring practice, exhibitions and public workshops.
- [Cordespace](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/cordespace/), 2014–: Quebec City shibari / kinbaku community active since 2014.
- [Coven Cordes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/coven-cordes-lyon/), 2020–: Lyon shibari association / community founded in 2020.
- [CRUCIBLE/Vienna](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/crucible-vienna/), 2025–: Vienna queer-feminist, kink- and sex-positive community space.
- [Cuerdas Nómadas](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/cuerdas-nomadas/), 2025–: Medellín, Colombia rope teaching / event project using the public `@cuerdasnomadas` identity.
- [DesRec](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/desrec-phoenix/), 2020s–: Phoenix / Valley rope-education collective offering free weekly shibari education.
- [Devil Mask Society](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/devil-mask-society/), 2012–: Los Angeles-based anarchist rope collective started in 2012, focused on kinbaku / shibari education, primary-source and first-hand.
- [Dual Demons](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/dual-demons/), 2020s–: Santa Cruz queer rope-education, performance and event-production project by Devon and Cass.
- [Embodied Flow](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/embodied-flow/), 2020s–: Shanghai-based shibari learning community active in the 2020s.
- [Embodiment Rope Space](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/embodiment-rope-space/), 2021–: Cape Town queer-first rope and shibari community space active since 2021.
- [Enbushinbakukai](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/enbushinbakukai/), 2000s–: Toyama-centered kinbaku community / teaching and photography project represented by Goku / 悟空.
- [Encordages Lémaniques](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/encordages-lemaniques/), 2010s–: Swiss Romande / Vaud shibari and bondage community project.
- [Entwine-NV](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/entwine-nv/), 2022–: Reno rope-education and event-organizing project led by Eudoxia.
- [EscenaCR](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/escenacr/), 2013–: Costa Rica BDSM community active since 2013 with a durable San José-facing public infrastructure that explicitly includes rope/shibari.
- [Fesselkunstraum](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/fesselkunstraum/), 2020s–: Strausberg / Ostbrandenburg shibari community project led by Andreas Regner, offering workshops, learning groups, jams, performances.
- [FreeRopeStudio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/freerope-studio/), 2026–: Gdańsk shibari community with recurring FreeRope jams.
- [From The Ground Up](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/from-the-ground-up/), 2020s–: Memphis / Mid-South educational rope group focused on fundamentals of rope bondage and shibari.
- [Hitchin' Bitches](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/hitchin-bitches/), 2011-: London-founded rope-learning and skill-sharing community for women / female-identified riggers and rope tops.
- [Hitchin' Bitches PDX](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/hitchin-bitches-pdx/), 2018–: Portland chapter of Hitchin' Bitches International and a rope education community led by and for women and gender-diverse people.
- [Hodzi Shibari Club](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/hodzi-shibari-club-novosibirsk/), 2021–: Novosibirsk rope club and teaching community publicly documented since at least 2021.
- [Hudson Valley Rope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/hudson-valley-rope/), 2020s-: Hudson Valley / Kingston, New York rope-bondage community.
- [Hyaku-do](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/hyaku-do-kazan/), 2026-: Kazan-based bondage and rope-practice community with a recurring public programme of peer-led shibari training, guest workshops, practice.
- [Il Pleut des Cordes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/il-pleut-des-cordes/), 2020s-: Lille shibari association / community operating publicly as Il Pleut des Cordes.
- [K Lab](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/k-lab/), 2020s-: Italian rope-learning / peer-rope project associated with Kappashibari.
- [K-Shibari Bali](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/k-shibari-bali/), 2016-: Bali-facing rope project and community shell operating publicly as K-Shibari / Shibari.
- [Kaiyo Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/kaiyo-shibari/), 2025–: Mexico-facing Spanish-language shibari community / online collective active from 2025.
- [Katashiro Nawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/katashiro-nawa/), 2014–: Japanese adult rope community founded in 2014 and organized by Ren / 蓮.
- [Kenkyukai Brisbane](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/kenkyukai-brisbane/), 2021–2022; 2026–: Brisbane guided peer-learning rope study group facilitated by Aush / Nawa Aush.
- [Kinbaku Lab Barcelona](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/kinbaku-lab-barcelona/), 2023–: Barcelona kinbaku research / practice group created by Vik and Gala with other riggers and bottoms after their Milan Kinbaku Lab.
- [Kinbaku Miami](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/kinbaku-miami/), 2020s-: Miami rope / kinbaku community shell active in the mid-2020s.
- [Kinkoi Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/kinkoi-shibari/), 2020s-: Granada-based non-profit sociocultural shibari / kinbaku association and self-managed rope community.
- [Kinky Love Ibiza](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/kinky-love-ibiza/), 2020s-: Ibiza kink / fetish lifestyle community and event-production platform with a public shibari study-group layer.
- [Kinky Room](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/kinky-room-medellin/), 2025–: Medellín, Colombia kinky / rope event project using the public Kinky Room identity.
- [Klub Nawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/klub-nawa-aarhus/), 2015–: East Jutland rope-learning community whose current Instagram describes it as a Danish shibari school.
- [Knotty NY](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/knotty-ny/), 2020s-: New York City rope-bondage social focused on gay men.
- [Köieparadiis](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/koieparadiis/), 2020s–: Tallinn rope / shibari community space active in the 2020s.
- [La Licuadora Medellín](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/la-licuadora-medellin/), 2020s–: Medellín, Colombia music / art / erotism community-project using the public `@lalicuadora_mde` identity.
- [Le Manoir](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/le-manoir-bretagne/), 2018–: Brittany BDSM association declared in 2018, with a public site describing Le Manoir as a non-commercial space for cooperation, exchange.
- [Legàmi Cagliari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/legami-cagliari/), 2025–: Cagliari-based shibari community and course organizer active across Sardinia.
- [Les Cordes Roses](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/les-cordes-roses/), 2020s–: Toulouse-area shibari / kinbaku association and community.
- [Lille Shibari Club](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/lille-shibari-club/), 2018-: Lille shibari association and community active since 2018.
- [Living Ropes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/living-ropes-essen/), 2026–: Essen biweekly shibari and rope-jam community centered on emotional bondage and community exchange.
- [Luhmen d'Arc](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/luhmen-darc/), 2013–: Zürich / Berlin experimental intimacy, bodywork, performance and shibari organizer label founded in Berlin in 2013 by Matís d'Arc and.
- [Lyon Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/lyon-shibari/), 2010s–: Lyon rope association and community with a public teaching shell in Lyon.
- [MadridRopes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/madridropes/), 2024–: Madrid rope community and learning space organizing recurring shibari workshops, rope jams, practice sessions, performances and community.
- [Maleku Kinbaku / Kinbaku CR](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/maleku-kinbaku/), 2020s–: Handle-based Colombia-facing rope / photography shell using the public `Kinbaku CR` / `@malekukinbaku` identity.
- [Manila Rope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/manila-rope/), 2015-2022: Manila rope community started by Winter Nawa and documented independently through recurring Manila Rope Jam activity in 2015.
- [Melbourne Community Rope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/melbourne-community-rope/), 2020–: Committee-run, not-for-profit Melbourne rope community founded in 2020 and focused on ethical education, body-positive and.
- [Nawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/nawa-hawaii/), 2020s-: Oahu / Honolulu shibari and kink learning community founded by Devilnawa.
- [nawashi.ch](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/nawashi-ch/), 2020s–: French-speaking Swiss Romande shibari association and community project founded by Flavien / Tengu.
- [Nawashibelarus](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/nawashibelarus/), 2016–: Belarusian shibari / rope-bondage community project created by Ryhor Shabeka.
- [Nevers Shibari Club](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/nevers-shibari-club/), 2024–: Nevers nonprofit association for learning, practicing and sharing shibari.
- [Newcastle Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/newcastle-shibari/), 2024–: Newcastle / Lake Macquarie community-focused rope collective publicly documented from 2024.
- [Nottingham Rope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/nottingham-rope/), 2015-: Nottingham / East Midlands shibari community and event organizer.
- [Oakland Rope Collective](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/oakland-rope-collective/), 2010s–: Bay Area rope community oriented around traditionally inspired Japanese rope bondage and values-based rope education.
- [Ojos de Serpiente](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/ojos-de-serpiente/), 2020s–: Handle-based Mexico rope / photography shell using the public `Ojos de Serpiente` / `@ojos_de_serpiente_` identity.
- [Peer Rope Melbourne](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/peer-rope-melbourne/), 2017–: Melbourne shibari / kinbaku education community founded by Avalon in 2017 after his 2015 move to Melbourne.
- [Perth Rope Space](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/perth-rope-space/), 2020s–: Perth Rope Space is a Perth, Western Australia rope-community hub operating publicly through Show The Ropes / `@perth.
- [Piel y Cuerdas](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/piel-y-cuerdas-quito/), 2025-: Quito-based shibari education project operating publicly as Piel y Cuerdas.
- [qMeet Shibari Study Group](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/qmeet-amsterdam/), 2020s-: Amsterdam queer shibari study group organized through qMeet NL.
- [Queer Ropes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/queer-ropes-bochum-cologne/), 2024–: Feminist queer DIY rope community active in Bochum and Cologne.
- [Queertied](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/queertied-rotterdam/), 2020s-: Rotterdam queer peer-rope community operating publicly as Queertied.
- [Querverbindungen](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/querverbindungen/), 2022-: Vienna rope-bondage community and `Kunst- und Kulturverein` focused on western and fusion rope bondage.
- [RING Nashville](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/ring-nashville/), 2020s–: Nashville rope education and community organization.
- [Rope Bite Atlanta](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/rope-bite-atlanta/), 2024–: Atlanta rope education and practice community with recurring beginner workshops and peer-practice events.
- [Rope Bite PGH](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/rope-bite-pgh/), 2011–: Pittsburgh rope-bondage education and practice community founded by Russ / TwistedView in March 2011.
- [Rope Burn SF](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/rope-burn-sf/), 2020s–: San Francisco Bay Area queer rope community founded by BondageOtter / Vince.
- [Rope Chubbies](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/rope-chubbies/), 2020s-: Online rope visibility and community project centered on fat bodies in rope.
- [Rope Exploration](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/rope-exploration-brugg/), 2021–: Small Brugg rope-practice group led within Maliz's public kink-coaching programme since 2021.
- [Rope Jam Barcelona](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/rope-jam-barcelona/), 2019–: Barcelona rope-bondage / shibari / kinbaku community hosting casual Sunday rope jams since at least 2019.
- [Rope Links Shibari Salon](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/rope-links-shibari-salon/), 2026-: Shanghai shibari salon founded by Mosaic Cat (Maomao).
- [Rope Rebels Vienna](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/rope-rebels-vienna/), 2022-: Non-profit Vienna rope community running recurring jams, partner-finding formats and beginner, advanced and guest-teacher workshops.
- [Rope Xperience](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/rope-xperience/), 2024–: Recurring rope / bondage area and group-performance label inside the Karlsruhe obscene fair.
- [Ropeclub Sydney](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/ropeclub-sydney/), 2020s-: Sydney queer men's rope-bondage community.
- [RopeTeaTime](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/rope-tea-time/), 2023–: Kuala Lumpur kink and rope community project active since 2023.
- [RUPPA](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/ruppa-sicily/), 2020s–: South East Sicily shibari / rope community and nonprofit association.
- [Sacred Tie Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/sacred-tie-shibari/), 2023–: Salt Lake City-area shibari education and performance community created by Ederson Syvongsa in 2023.
- [Salzachknoten](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/salzachknoten/), 2020s–: Austrian shibari / rope-art association based in Salzburg.
- [Shibari Berlin](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibari-berlin/), 2016-: Berlin shibari / conscious-bondage workshop and community project.
- [Shibari Café](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibari-cafe-philadelphia/), 2020s–: Philadelphia rope education and performance-community project run by CorruptMindProductions.
- [Shibari Canarias](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibari-canarias/), 2020s–: Tenerife-based shibari / kinbaku school and local Canary Islands community, also known locally as Canarias Shibari.
- [Shibari Club Yugen](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/yugen-shibari-club/), 2009–: Saint Petersburg shibari club and early Russian rope-community location founded by Boris Mosafir.
- [Shibari Grenoble](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibari-grenoble/), 2022-: Grenoble shibari association created in mid-2022.
- [Shibari is the Way](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibari-is-the-way/), 2020s-: Spokane shibari education and performance-community project founded by Ray Duran.
- [Shibari Koda](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibari-koda/), 2020s–: Tallinn shibari education and performance project operating through shibari.
- [Shibari Luzern](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibari-luzern/), 2025–: Luzern rope community with a recurring public programme of rope jams, newcomer introductions and floor-play study groups.
- [Shibari Málaga](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibari-malaga/), 2024–: Málaga rope community initiated by Martina Crepaz with Pol.
- [Shibari Malaysia](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibari-malaysia/), 2020s-: Petaling Jaya / Greater Kuala Lumpur rope-art and shibari community operating publicly as Shibari Malaysia.
- [Shibari Medellín](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibari-medellin/), 2020s: Medellín, Colombia shibari community using the public handles @shibari_medellin and @shibarimedellin.
- [Shibari Mexico](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibari-mexico/), 2020s–: Mexico City rope / kink education community active in the 2020s.
- [Shibari Montenegro](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibari-montenegro/), 2023-: Budva-based Montenegro shibari community / teaching project publicly operating as Shibari Montenegro / Shibari Kinbaku Montenegro.
- [Shibari Muses Collective](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibari-muses/), 2024–: Puerto Rico-based shibari collective founded by Psyche and Eros.
- [Shibari Panamá](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibari-panama/), 2024–: Panama City shibari / kinbaku practice community active publicly since at least 2024.
- [Shibari Point EHV](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibari-point-ehv/), 2020s-: Eindhoven rope-jam community operating publicly as Shibari Point EHV.
- [Shibari Ropeplay](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibari-ropeplay-helsinki/), 2016-: Helsinki recurring shibari teaching, salon, party and workshop project active since 2016.
- [Shibari South Africa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibari-south-africa/), 2020s-: South Africa workshop and Rope Flow community platform led publicly by Iris-Moon.
- [Shibari St. Gallen](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibari-st-gallen/), 2026–: St. Gallen rope-jam community with a resolved public organizer identity and recurring 2026 programme. Independent Swiss event-calendar pages.
- [Shibari Träume](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibari-traume/), 2021-: Athens-based queer shibari / rope-art collective active since at least 2021.
- [Shibari Uruguay](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibari-uruguay/), 2020s–: Uruguay shibari community publicly documented in the 2020s.
- [Shibari Valencia Venezuela](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibari-valencia-ve/), 2023–: Valencia, Venezuela shibari community founded in 2023 by Eysar Vargas.
- [Shibari Worldwide](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibari-worldwide/), 2020s–: English-language Telegram community organized by Marie Sauvage to help people find each other and practice shibari together.
- [Shibari.PH](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibari-ph/), 2016-: Philippines shibari education and community project founded in June 2016 and directed by Makati rope artist Daki, also known as Dee Sapalo.
- [ShibariPéï](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibaripei/), 2022–: La Réunion shibari association based in Saint-Denis.
- [Shibaro](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibaro/), 2020s-: Shibaro is a Romanian shibari artist collective and community project rooted in Transylvania.
- [Shibaru](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/shibaru-community/), 2021–: Moscow shibari / bondage community and recurring club-meeting format founded by Nick Freerider.
- [Siam Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/siam-shibari/), 2026–: Bangkok shibari community founded by Lilythothealley, Unnamedminor, DestroyAngel and marties.
- [SK Legions / Sklegions](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/sklegions/), 2020s–: Cali rope / shibari community project active in the 2020s.
- [Skirt Club](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/skirt-club/), 2014-: Global women-only private members club and event network founded in 2014 by Genevieve LeJeune.
- [Slutty Events Madrid](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/slutty-events-madrid/), 2026–: Madrid-based inclusive rope and body-education event community founded by Lala.
- [SomeTies Rope Collective](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/someties-rope-collective/), 2025–: Berlin rope collective offering recurring shibari classes and workshops, performances, artist collaborations and locally made rope.
- [Spektrum Reykjavik](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/spektrum-reykjavik/), 2020s–: Reykjavik rope / touch / bodywork community space created by Kata alongside Reykjavik Ropes.
- [Spiral House Collective](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/spiral-house-collective/), 2020s-: Burlington, Vermont art collective stewarding an experimental community-centered art space at 19 Church St.
- [State of Ropes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/state-of-ropes/), 2020s–: San Francisco Bay Area shibari education and community project.
- [TEMA.Space](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/tema-space/), 2020s–: Almaty-based 18+ kink / shibari event community around TEMA.
- [Tenshi Senshi Valencia](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/tenshi-senshi-valencia/), 2020s-: Valencia shibari / kinbaku study and practice community.
- [Thailand BDSM / Let's Play and Learn](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/thailand-bdsm/), 2020s–: Bangkok / Thailand BDSM and shibari education community also styled `Thailand BDSM: Let's Play and Learn`.
- [The Empty Space](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/the-empty-space/), 2020s–: Austin, Texas Queer / POC owned and operated community space held by Kim Lee and Scout / Shakti Bliss.
- [The Skin Deep Collective](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/skin-deep-collective/), 2023-: Amsterdam female-led sensual performance-arts collective and community platform presenting pole dance, shibari, burlesque, movement and.
- [The Suspended Canvas](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/the-suspended-canvas/), 2023–: Taipei rope and aerial-arts community project created by Noir_fix and Yisi in 2023.
- [TimeOut by Art of Hojojutsu](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/timeout-art-of-hojojutsu/), 2020s–: Aarau shibari community and coaching space within the Art of Hojojutsu project, run by rope artist and coach Stjepan Palescak.
- [Triangle Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/triangle-shibari/), 2025-: Raleigh-Durham / Durham-area shibari education and rope-community project around Aaron Blanchard.
- [Tüdeltreff Kiel e.V.](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/tuedeltreff-kiel/), 2015–: Kiel rope-bondage / shibari community and registered German association.
- [Velours Noir](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/velours-noir/), 2020s-: Martinique shibari / erotic-arts organizer and community project.
- [Why Knot Lille](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/why-knot-lille/), 2020s-: North France / Lille shibari association and event community.
- [Yaminawakai](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/yaminawakai/), 2000s-: Tokyo dark / gothic kinbaku salon and rope-community context tied to MK Studio, Mira / Miura Kurumi and Mistress Maya.
- [YARITORI](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/communities/yaritori/), 2020s–: Pereira, Colombia rope community / collective using the public `@soy.

## Platforms (58)

- [Academy for Shibari in Israel](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/shibari-israel-academy/), 2026–: Hebrew-language online shibari education platform.
- [Academy of SM Arts](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/academy-of-sm-arts/), 1995–2021+: Historical San Francisco Bay Area BDSM and bondage education platform founded by Cléo Dubois in 1995.
- [Bound Academy](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/bound-academy/), 2025–: Online shibari education platform operated as a Bound Studio product in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
- [Bound Bliss](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/bound-bliss/), 2020s–: Portland-based kink / rope-adjacent event-production, entertainment and coaching platform by Mx Bliss.
- [Crash Restraint](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/crash-restraint/), 2010–: Free online rope-bondage education platform created by Topologist / Chris.
- [Devotional Alchemy](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/devotional-alchemy/), 2020s–: Sydney-based shibari practice and touring education platform led by Brianna Lee.
- [Douglas Kent Rope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/douglas-kent-rope/), 2006–: Online rope-material and book platform by Douglas Kent.
- [Ellipsis Rope Events](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/ellipsis-rope-events/), 2010s–: Rotterdam-based rope events foundation run by Haag.
- [Embodied in Rope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/embodied-in-rope/), 2025–: Rope-bottom education project and curriculum co-founded by Saara Rei, Anna Noctuelle and Natasha NawaTaNeko.
- [ESINEM Shibari Classes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/shibariclasses/), 2015–: London-based online shibari school founded in 2015 by Bruce Esinem and Nina Russ.
- [French Shibari Mafia](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/french-shibari-mafia/), 2020s–: French rope / accessories platform publicly founded by HwG-Paris and Elata.
- [Graydancer's Ropecast](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/ropecast/), 2005–: Early and long-running kink / rope-bondage podcast created by Graydancer.
- [In.Di.Go](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/in-di-go-basel/), 2024–: Basel-based kink education label founded in 2024.
- [Iyasu Ropu](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/iyasu-ropu/), 2020s-: Sarca Luca Martello's rope / holistic method and platform.
- [Kinbaku Academy](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/kinbaku-academy/), 2021–: Tokyo / online shibari-kinbaku teaching platform launched by Osada Steve in 2021.
- [Kinbaku Diaries](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/kinbaku-diaries/), 2020–: Online video library / learning-through-observation project by Milla Reika.
- [Kinbaku LuXuria](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/kinbaku-luxuria/), 2011–: Naka-ryu-descended kinbaku / semenawa education and performance project associated with Riccardo Wildties, Gorgone / Marika Leila Roux and.
- [Kinbaku Today](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/kinbaku-today/), 2014–: Independent online journal founded in 2014 to promote kinbaku to the Western-speaking world.
- [Kinbaku Ukraine](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/kinbaku-ukraine/), 2026–: Non-commercial Ukrainian kinbaku and shibari community platform created by Dmytro Val in 2026.
- [Kink University](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/kink-university/), 2010s: Kink.
- [La quarta corda](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/la-quarta-corda/), 2010s–: Italian Japanese-bondage / shibari education and performance project by Andrea La quarta corda, documented separately from Andrea Ropes.
- [Lab Uncle Shu](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/lab-uncle-shu/), 2000s–2026: Russian rope-teaching project created by Uncle Shu.
- [Learn Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/learn-shibari/), 2018–: Barcelona-based online shibari education and rope retail platform founded by Pauline Massimo in 2018.
- [Model Behaviour](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/model-behaviour/), 2025–: Current rope / shibari podcast co-created by Anna Noctuelle, Natasha NawaTaNeko and Saara Rei.
- [Nawado.pl](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/nawado-pl/), 2010s–: Polish-language shibari / bondage education and documentation site created and maintained by Slaanesh and GanRaptor.
- [Nawapedia](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/nawapedia/), 2009–: English-language online encyclopedia of Japanese bondage and related kink activities, founded in 2009.
- [Noshibari Art](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/noshibari-art/), 2008-: Barcelona contemporary shibari project directed by Alberto Noshibari.
- [NYC Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/nyc-shibari/), 2010s–: New York shibari / rope education, performance, photography and production platform associated with Sam Jay and Zero-Gi, including NYC.
- [OhYesPlease](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/oh-yes-please/), 2020s-: Berlin / online kink and sexuality education project co-founded by Caritia.
- [Rope Connections](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/rope-connections/), 2015–: Online rope-bondage and BDSM education site by Pete Riggs, active from at least 2015.
- [Rope In Seattle](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/rope-in-seattle/), 2023–: Seattle-area rope-bondage and shibari guide, event calendar and directory platform.
- [Rope Podcast](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/rope-podcast/), 2017–: Long-running rope-bondage / shibari podcast hosted by Fox and Mya.
- [Rope Radar](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/rope-radar/), 2023–: Free shibari session-negotiation tool created by Sinrael and published in 2023.
- [Rope Study](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/rope-study/), 2015–: Richmond, Virginia rope-bondage education project founded in fall 2015 by Alex / Ma'iitsoh Yazhi and Bound Light.
- [Rope365](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/rope365/), 2020s–: Online rope-bondage / shibari education platform authored by Ebi McKnotty.
- [ropehelp.ch](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/ropehelp/), 2020s-: Swiss rope-safety resource initiated by isith.
- [Sensual Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/sensual-shibari/), 2020s–: Stockholm-based and online shibari education / embodiment project by Molly Maria.
- [Shibaku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/shibaku/), 2014-: Swiss shibari publishing, product and education project produced by Peter Wettstein.
- [Shibari Academy](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/shibari-academy/), 2020s–: Large online shibari education platform offering a free Shibari 101 course, paid Shibari Certificate, 150+ video lessons across five courses.
- [Shibari Atlas](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/shibari-atlas/), 2026–: Public research and discovery platform launched under the Shibari Atlas name in 2026.
- [Shibari Croatia](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/shibari-croatia/), 2025-: Croatia-wide shibari platform combining rope / hardware retail, public educational resources, workshops, events, rope jams and.
- [Shibari Republic](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/shibari-republic/), 2020s–: French shibari rope / accessories and learning platform.
- [Shibari Score Notation](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/shibari-score-notation/), 2024–: Open graphical notation and education project created by Anna Noctuelle for documenting, recalling, composing and exchanging shibari.
- [Shibari Study](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/shibaristudy/), 2019–: Online education platform for shibari, founded in 2019 by Gorgone (Marika Leila Roux) — who brought the shibari know-how and instructor.
- [Shibari Unravelled](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/shibari-unravelled/), 2022–: Online and touring shibari education platform founded by Kati Bird and publicly documented from 2022.
- [Shibari.Guru](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/shibari-guru/), 2020–: Online shibari education and performance-video archive by Boris Mosafir.
- [ShibariArt](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/shibariart-hungary/), 2020s–: Hungarian shibari teaching / session / photo-collaboration brand founded by Fehér Dani.
- [Shibariland](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/shibariland/), 2023-: Brazilian online shibari school launched by Turo in early 2023.
- [ShibariNews](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/shibari-news/), 2020s-: Online shibari news, guide and resource platform covering shibari history, beginner education, riggers, models, photographers, books, ropes.
- [ShibariTutorial](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/shibari-tutorial/), 2020s–: Telegram-based shibari / kinbaku education channel publicly presented as 'Shibari tutorial by Shambler.
- [SMpedia](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/smpedia/), 2009–: Japanese-language encyclopedia / database of Showa SM and related postwar SM culture, officially established on 2009-11-03.
- [Soul Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/soul-shibari/), 2010s–: Authorial project by Tati Limati presenting shibari as a psychological and emotional interaction practice.
- [SPNKD](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/spnkd/), 2021–: Antwerp-rooted hybrid BDSM / intimacy platform combining education, events, loft stays, coaching and retail since 2021.
- [Stockroom University](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/stockroom-university/), 2025-: Los Angeles and online BDSM education programme operated by Stockroom.
- [The Kinbakunomicon](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/kinbakunomicon/), 2015–: Podcast and online archive created by Faviola Llervu for the history, art and practice of kinbaku.
- [The Two Knotty Boys](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/two-knotty-boys/), 2000s: San Francisco-based Western rope-bondage instruction project by Dan and JD, presented on their official site as professional riggers.
- [TheDuchy](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/theduchy/), 2000–: Online rope-bondage and shibari education platform run by Lazarus Redmayne.
- [Voudou Ropes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/platforms/voudou-ropes/), 2020s–: Shibari education brand founded by Anastasia Suazo, offering online courses, group classes, private classes, photo sessions and retreats.

## Magazines (13)

- [Fet-Erotica](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/magazines/fet-erotica/), 2020s: Online fetish / erotic art magazine and fine-art publication project associated with JC Stark.
- [Fuzoku Kitan](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/magazines/fuzoku-kitan/), 1960-1974: Japanese customs / SM magazine launched in 1960 by Bunken Shiryo Kankokai.
- [Fuzoku Soshi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/magazines/fuzoku-soshi/), 1953-1954: Short-lived Japanese sexual-customs / SM magazine published by Nippon Tokushu Shuppansha from 1953 to 1954.
- [Kinbaku Society of Berlin](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/magazines/kinbaku-society-berlin/), 2019–: Berlin-based kinbaku research forum and magazine project associated with Discover Kinbaku and Die Goldbomben.
- [Kitan Club](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/magazines/kitan-club/), 1952–1975: Influential SM magazine that ran from 1952 to 1975.
- [KK Tsushin](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/magazines/kk-tsushin/), 1952-1954: Kitan Club-adjacent mail-order / subscriber publication issued in the early 1950s.
- [Roca Magazine](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/magazines/roca-magazine/), 2021–: Tokyo-based contemporary kinbaku print magazine edited and published by Kitaro Kasukabe through Studio Roca.
- [S&M Sniper](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/magazines/sm-sniper/), 1979–2009: Long-running Japanese SM magazine (1979–2009, revived 2016).
- [Schlagzeilen](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/magazines/schlagzeilen/), 1988–: Long-running Hamburg BDSM print magazine and publishing line from Charon Verlag Grimme KG.
- [Shibari Flow](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/magazines/shibari-flow/), 2024-: German contemporary shibari magazine project associated with Miss Kiki / ReikiRopes.
- [Torsion Magazine](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/magazines/torsion-magazine/), 2022–: Current US-based shibari / kinbaku art print magazine and community-facing submission project.
- [Uramado](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/magazines/uramado/), 1956–1965: Japanese SM magazine published 1956–1965.
- [Yugen Studio Magazine](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/magazines/yugen-studio-magazine/), 2022–: Milan-based Yugen SM / Yugen Studio Magazine publishing line connected to Yugen Studio.

## Films (10)

- [Bakushi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/films/bakushi-2007-documentary/), 2007: 2007 Japanese documentary by Hiroki Ryuichi, also circulated as Bakushi: The Incredible Lives of Rope-Masters.
- [Bound](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/films/bound-2021-documentary/), 2021: 2021 Japanese documentary directed by Jean-Armand Bougrelle and produced by Assemblage.
- [Hana to Hebi](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/films/hana-to-hebi/), 1974–2014: "Flower and Snake" — Japanese SM film series based on Oniroku Dan novels.
- [I Am an S+M Writer](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/films/i-am-an-sm-writer-2000/), 2000: 2000 Japanese dramatic comedy directed by Hiroki Ryuichi, released under the original title Futei no Kisetsu / Season of Infidelity.
- [Jyowa / Rope Stories](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/films/jyowa-rope-stories/), 2011–2015: Documentary / rope-film project by Pedro Cordas, also styled Jyowa "Rope Stories".
- [Nawa Etsu](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/films/nawa-etsu/), 2002–2008: Japanese rope / SM video series by Naka Akira with director Muryu ZOU, usually translated as Rope Joy.
- [The Peony's Whisper](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/films/the-peonys-whisper/), 2016: Vincent Guilbert's 2016 self-produced documentary portrait of Naka Akira, released under the Japanese title Botan no sasayaki and the French.
- [The Pleasure of Rope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/films/the-pleasure-of-rope/), 2015: Feature documentary by Bob Bentley exploring kinbaku / shibari through footage gathered over four years in the UK and Japan.
- [The Ties That Bind Us](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/films/the-ties-that-bind-us-shibari-malaysia/), 2025: 2025 mini-documentary by Nicky Almasy about Lisa Anthony and Shibari Malaysia, also surfaced publicly as `The Ties That Bind Us - Shibari.
- [性 ~SAGA~ / SEI ~SAGA~](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/films/sei-saga-2026/), 2026: 2026 Japanese kinbaku film programme by Ryuji Fukuyama, presented in Berlin by the Kinbaku Society of Berlin.

## Performances (12)

- [BAKUKA / 縛華](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/performances/bakuka-tokyo/), 2025–: Tokyo shibari x ikebana live-performance and art-production project around BENI and Loyalty Flowers / Koichi Hashiguchi.
- [Guerrilla Hashira](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/performances/guerrilla-hashira/), 2024–: Atlanta shibari suspension-photography project by Kokoro Kinbaku / Beauregard Higgins.
- [Kazak Shibari Theater](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/performances/kazak-shibari-theater/), 2023–: Saint Petersburg shibari performance-theater project organized by Aleksandr Kazak in 2023.
- [Knot So](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/performances/knot-so/), 2023–: Amsterdam-linked rope-bondage art project by Asiana and Door, also styled KnotSo in its public contact handle.
- [Krimson Kinbaku](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/performances/krimson-kinbaku/), 2017–: Polish kinbaku performance / photography / beginner-workshop project by Wredna Wiedźma and Sir Grant.
- [Live Shibari Show at Erotic Museum](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/performances/live-shibari-show-barcelona/), 2023–: Recurring public shibari performance / museum experience at Barcelona Erotic Museum, associated with Polo Picart / Polo Cosme and.
- [Rope Studies](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/performances/rope-studies/), 2011-2017: Athens shibari performance and education project created in late 2011 by Christos Tsakalos / Chris Shaghal, publicly working as Rope Shadow.
- [Shibari Attack](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/performances/shibari-attack/), 2015–2016: Buenos Aires collective rope-performance project formed on November 22, 2015 by friends, students, models and artists in the KinbakuMania.
- [Shibari Theater](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/performances/shibari-theater/), 2017–: Performance project by Tati Limati / Soul Shibari, currently surfaced publicly as Shibari Theater by TL.
- [SIBUI](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/performances/sibui/), 2023–: Saint Petersburg creative project and recurring Kinbaku show format focused on public shibari actions, art installations and.
- [Study On Falling](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/performances/study-on-falling/), 2016–: Named shibari / performance-research work by Marika Leila Roux / Gorgone, developed around falling, gravity, suspension and the body.
- [Twisted Windows](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/performances/twisted-windows/), 2010s–: San Francisco Bay Area rope-performance collective and event producer focused on bondage performance as movement art.

## Productions (4)

- [Amadas Studio](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/productions/amadas-studio/), 2009-: Tokyo / Ikebukuro SM production studio associated with Naka Akira's late-2000s production work.
- [Cinemagic](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/productions/cinemagic/), 1983–: Japanese SM / rope video production company founded in 1983 by Yoshimura Shoichi.
- [Dogma CORE](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/productions/dogma-core/), 2006–: Narrow Japanese SM / AV production label launched in 2006 from the Dogma / TOHJIRO context and co-founded with Naka Akira.
- [Oni Pro](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/productions/oni-pro/), 1969–1974: Production company and SM magazine founded by Oniroku Dan in 1969.

## Materials (28)

- [AINT.SAINT](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/aint-saint/), 2020s-: London shibari-inspired wearable rope / harness and photo-archive project by Toni Sanchis.
- [AMATSUNAWA](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/amatsunawa/), 2014-: German JBO-free natural jute Asanawa rope company for shibari / kinbaku.
- [BondageRope.EU](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/bondagerope-eu/), 2023-: German rope-specific shop and material-information project launched in January 2023 from Shoga's previous shop.
- [Boutique du Shibari](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/boutique-du-shibari/), 2020s-: French shibari rope, accessories and education-adjacent material platform by Seb Kinbaku.
- [DeGiotto Rope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/degiotto-rope/), 2009-: US handmade shibari-rope supplier and education-adjacent material infrastructure founded by Giotto Shelton.
- [ESINEM Rope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/esinem-rope/), 2010s-: Rope shop / material project tied to Bruce Esinem's shibari teaching and performance practice.
- [Figure of A](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/figure-of-a/), 2010s-: London-based wearable-rope and bondage-fashion brand by Anna Kii.
- [G-Ropes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/g-ropes/), 2020s-: German handmade / hand-refined bondage and shibari rope supplier.
- [Haus of ZOA](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/haus-of-zoa/), 2020s-: Instagram-only shibari-fashion / wearable-rope project created by The Tantric Mystic / Shibari Mari.
- [Kinbaku Studio LLC](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/kinbaku-studio-virginia/), 2018–: Virginia rope-material maker and shop active since 2018, supplying jute, bamboo-silk and conductive rope alongside hardware and accessories.
- [KOUMANAWA](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/koumanawa/), 2020s–: German JBO-free shibari / kinbaku jute-rope company connected to Sin's later rope-development work.
- [KoumanawaUK](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/koumanawa-uk/), 2020s-: UK material-supply / distribution storefront for KOUMANAWA SHIZEN jute rope.
- [La Gabia Shop](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/la-gabia-shop/), 2020s–: Spanish shibari rope and equipment shop associated with La Gabia.
- [Langman POSH](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/langman-posh/), 2020s shibari-use trace: Spun-polyester POSH rope by Langman Ropes, presented as a shibari material rather than as the whole Dutch rope factory.
- [Mayunawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/mayunawa/), 2020s-: Japanese handmade kinbaku rope brand and material supplier.
- [NAWAYA](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/nawaya/), 1999-: Japanese kinbaku / shibari asanawa rope shop active since 1999.
- [Ogawa Ropes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/ogawa-ropes/), 1929-; shibari-supply trace 2020s-: Tokyo rope shop / supplier also known as 小川ロープ.
- [Ro-nin Rope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/ronin-rope/), 2020s-: Edinburgh handcrafted-rope project supplying made-to-order soft-laid premium hemp and Ogawa jute for rope practice.
- [RopeKeeper](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/ropekeeper/), 2020s–: Russian rope-making / shibari-aesthetics project associated with Gor_RopeKeeper.
- [SAMMT](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/sammt/), 1866-; shibari-use trace 2020s-: German rope maker Seilerei Sammt, active since 1866 and producing general rope goods including hemp rope.
- [ShibariArt.PL](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/shibariart-pl/), 2020s-: Polish shibari rope and accessory shop with a rope-art photography side.
- [ShibariJerry](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/shibari-jerry/), 2020s–: Finnish rope-material shop supplying shibari and kinbaku rope, accessories and related equipment across the European Union.
- [Sirin da Alkonost](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/sirin-da-alkonost/), 2020s–: Russian rope and wax-play material / publishing project associated with Dreadful Rabbit's birdsofjoyandsorrow channel.
- [Subspace Designs](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/subspace-designs/), 2020s–: Portland engineering and fabrication project making custom load-rated suspension rings and rigging plates for shibari.
- [SudoJute](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/sudojute/), 2020s-: Cape Town / South Africa shibari and kinbaku rope supplier.
- [Torinawa](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/torinawa/), 2020s–: Toronto-based rope producer / processor and supplier focused on JBO-free rope for shibari.
- [TwistedMonk](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/twistedmonk/), 2004–: Seattle-based bondage rope maker and supplier active since 2004.
- [Vintage Rope](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/materials/vintage-rope/), 2000s–: Western bondage rope-making project created by Damon Pierce and Claire Adams.

## Context entries (47)

- [Art / Museum / Public Performance Crossover](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/art-museum-public-performance-crossover/), 2020s: In the 2020s, shibari appears in museums, institutional art projects, public live shows, theatre, film festivals, galleries and contemporary.
- [Balkan Shibari Scene](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/balkan-shibari-scene/), 2010s–2020s: Balkan / Belgrade-centered shibari and rope-scene context from the 2010s public Serbian BDSM / performance layer to current dedicated.
- [Benelux / Amsterdam-Antwerp-Brussels Scene](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/benelux-amsterdam-antwerp-brussels-scene/), 2010s-2020s: Benelux scene context for the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp-Brussels rope infrastructure layer: RopeMarks / RopeLounge and Knot Here in the.
- [Canada / Toronto-Montreal-Vancouver Rope Scene](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/canadian-rope-scene-infrastructure/), 2010s-2020s: Canadian rope-scene infrastructure context spanning Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Ottawa: Toronto Kinbaku Salon and Kazami-ryu /.
- [Colombia / Bogota-Medellin Rope Scene](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/colombian-bogota-medellin-scene/), 2020s: Colombian scene context under the broader Latin American localization layer.
- [Contemporary Performance Circuit](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/contemporary-performance-art-circuit/), 2010s-2020s: 2010s-2020s context for rope moving through recurring performance, theatre, salon, festival and studio-show circuits.
- [Curriculum / License / Branch Networks](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/curriculum-license-branch-networks/), 2010s-2020s: 2010s context for a new kind of legitimacy around curriculum, instructor license, formal branch schools, online certificates and.
- [Dedicated Rope-Space Boom](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/dedicated-rope-space-boom/), 2010s-2020s: 2010s context for the move from travelling workshops and mixed-use kink venues toward persistent rope-specific spaces: studios, ateliers.
- [Denmark / Copenhagen Rope Scene](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/danish-copenhagen-rope-scene/), 2010s-2020s: Denmark / Copenhagen scene context for a small but dense Danish rope infrastructure layer: Copenhagen Shibari Dojo and Yukinaga-system.
- [Digital Reference and Discovery](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/digital-knowledge-discovery-infrastructure/), 2009–: Cross-era online infrastructure that turned scattered rope history and local scene knowledge into searchable encyclopedias, atlases.
- [Early Web, Blogs & Podcasts](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/early-web-forums-and-blogs/), 2000s-early 2010s: Early English-language and transnational web layer where rope practitioners found tutorials, podcasts, blogs and history writing before.
- [Edo Period Torture & Punishment](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/edo-torture/), 1600–1868: Formal rope-based restraint and punishment practices of the Edo / Tokugawa period (1600–1868).
- [French Shibari Scene Infrastructure](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/french-shibari-scene-infrastructure/), 2010s-2020s: 2010s-2020s context for French rope-scene infrastructure: Paris studios and schools such as Place des Cordes, Atelier Simonet, Ecole des.
- [German-speaking / DACH Rope Infrastructure](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/german-speaking-dach-rope-infrastructure/), 2010s-2020s: 2010s-2020s context for the dense German-speaking / DACH rope infrastructure layer: Berlin studios and queer-rope spaces, recurring.
- [Global Workshop Circuit](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/global-workshop-circuit/), 2000s: 2000s context in which Japanese and Japan-trained teachers began circulating through workshops, studios and performance venues outside Japan.
- [Hojōjutsu](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/hojojutsu/), 1600s–1800s: Traditional Japanese martial art of rope binding, used by samurai and police to restrain prisoners.
- [Iberian / Barcelona-Madrid-Valencia Scene](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/iberian-barcelona-madrid-valencia-scene/), 2010s-2020s: 2010s-2020s context for Iberian scene infrastructure, especially the Barcelona-Madrid-Valencia axis: Barcelona school, jam and public-show.
- [Italian Shibari Scene Infrastructure](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/italian-shibari-scene-infrastructure/), 2010s-2020s: 2010s-2020s context for Italian rope-scene infrastructure: Shibari Dojo Italy's branch network, Rome Bondage Week and Kinbaku LuXuria's.
- [Kabuki Theater](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/kabuki-theater/), 1603–: Traditional Japanese theater featuring prisoner scenes and Onnagata (male actors performing female roles).
- [Kinbaku Video Archive Era](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/kinbaku-video-archive-era/), 1990s: 1990s video / DVD / photo-publication context that preserved sessions, compared senior bakushi styles and made lineages studyable after.
- [Latin American Scene Localization](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/latin-american-scene-localization/), 2010s-2020s: Regional localization context for Spanish- and Portuguese-language shibari scenes in Latin America: Argentine teaching / publishing projects.
- [Material & Supply Infrastructure](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/material-supply-infrastructure/), 2020s: 2020s context for mature material infrastructure: Japanese asanawa suppliers, JBO-free rope companies, local stockists, studio shops.
- [Oceania / Australia Scene Infrastructure](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/oceania-australia-scene-infrastructure/), 2010s-2020s: 2010s-2020s context for Oceania and Australian scene infrastructure: Sydney and Perth rope dojos, licensed Kazami-ryu teaching in Western.
- [Online Education Platforms](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/online-education-platforms/), 2010s-2020s: Structured online-learning layer that turned shibari education into searchable courses, tutorial libraries, subscription platforms, live.
- [Pandemic / Hybrid Learning Shift](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/online-learning-pandemic-shift/), 2020s: 2020s context for pandemic-era and post-pandemic hybrid learning behavior: remote classes, livestreamed sessions, Discord / Telegram.
- [Peer-Exchange / Festival Circuit](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/peer-exchange-festival-circuit/), 2010s-2020s: 2010s context for the recurring peer-exchange and festival formats that made shibari learnable through repeated gatherings rather than.
- [Poland / Warsaw-Camp Rope Scene](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/polish-warsaw-camp-scene/), 2010s-2020s: Polish scene context for Warsaw, Krakow and camp / retreat infrastructure: Nawado.
- [Post-Pandemic Local Rebuild](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/post-pandemic-local-rebuild/), 2020s: 2020s context for local scenes rebuilding through smaller studios, jams, associations, private rooms, short camps, Telegram / Instagram.
- [Post-Soviet Russian-Language Shibari Scene](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/post-soviet-russian-language-shibari-scene/), 2000s-2020s: Context for the early Russian-language shibari / rope-bondage scene across Russia, Belarus and nearby post-Soviet networks: translation work.
- [Postwar SM Publishing](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/postwar-sm-publishing/), 1947-1975: Postwar Japanese pulp and fetish-magazine ecosystem that moved bondage from isolated illustration / theater / private photo sessions into.
- [Prague / Czech Rope Scene](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/prague-czech-rope-scene/), 2010s-2020s: Prague / Czech rope-scene context for a compact but high-degree festival and studio infrastructure layer: Prague Shibari Fest across its.
- [Regional Scene Localization](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/regional-local-language-scenes/), 2010s-2020s: Cross-era parent context for regional scene localization: shibari scenes becoming locally authored through local-language media, city.
- [Roman Porno SM Cinema](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/roman-porno-sm-cinema/), 1970s: 1970s Japanese pink-film and Nikkatsu Roman Porno context that pushed SM fiction and kinbaku imagery into cinema.
- [Rope Material Globalization](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/rope-material-globalization/), 2000s-2020s: Historical transition context for the global supply bridge that made shibari-specific rope more portable across scenes: early handmade.
- [Safer-Space / Access Infrastructure](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/queer-rope-safer-space-infrastructure/), 2010s-2020s: Visible 2020s context for source-backed queer, LGBTQIA+, women / gender-diverse, body-diverse, fat, disability-aware and safer-space rope.
- [Safety / Consent / Rope-Bottom Pedagogy](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/safety-consent-rope-bottom-pedagogy/), 2010s-2020s: 2010s context for rope education becoming explicitly structured around risk awareness, consent, negotiation, body mechanics and.
- [Shibari Club Latin America](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/shibari-club-latin-america/), 2020s: Distributed Latin American shibari community described by ShibariNews as a group for rope lovers and practitioners around Latin America to.
- [SM Bar & Salon Performance Circuit](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/sm-bar-and-salon-performance-circuit/), 1980s-2020s: Narrow context for recurring bars, salons, studio stages and close-audience live-show formats where rope practice became public.
- [Somatic / Embodiment / Retreat Turn](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/somatic-embodiment-retreat-turn/), 2010s-2020s: 2020s context, with 2010s roots, for rope pedagogy framed through embodiment, intimacy, somatic awareness, ritual, vulnerability, retreat.
- [Southeast Asia Local Scenes](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/southeast-asia-local-scenes/), 2010s-2020s: 2020s context, with late-2010s roots, for Southeast Asian local rope scenes building public identity through studios, community pages.
- [Taisho Ero-Guro & Photography](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/taisho-eroguro-photography/), 1910s-1930s: Early modern Japanese mass culture context around Taisho / early Showa eroguro, newspaper illustration, theater criticism, staged torture.
- [Thailand / Bangkok Rope Scene](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/thai-bangkok-rope-scene/), 2010s-2020s: Thailand / Bangkok scene context under Southeast Asia Local Scenes.
- [Tokyo Performance Laboratories](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/tokyo-performance-laboratories/), 1980s: Late Showa performance-lab context where stage rope, studio photo sessions, adult video and member-based SM gatherings fed each other.
- [UK / London Rope Scene Infrastructure](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/uk-london-rope-scene-infrastructure/), 2000s-2020s: UK and London-centered scene context for the English-language European rope infrastructure layer: early web / workshop bridges through.
- [Ukiyo-e / Shunga](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/ukiyo-shunga/), 1600s–1800s: Ukiyo-e woodblock print tradition and its erotic sub-genre Shunga, which depicted bondage and rope scenes.
- [War / Diaspora / Relocation Layer](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/eastern-european-war-diaspora/), 2022–: Post-2022 context for the Eastern European rope scene after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
- [Western Shibari Diffusion](https://shibariatlas.org/lineage/contexts/western-shibari-diffusion/), 2000s-early 2010s: Historical transition context for how Japanese kinbaku moved into Europe- and North America-facing rope scenes through festivals, studios.

## Map places by country (69)

- [Full places catalogue](https://shibariatlas.org/places/): all countries and cities in one text directory.
- [Argentina](https://shibariatlas.org/places/ar/): 16 entries. 2 cities: Buenos Aires, La Plata.
- [Armenia](https://shibariatlas.org/places/am/): 2 entries. 1 city: Yerevan.
- [Australia](https://shibariatlas.org/places/au/): 55 entries. 10 cities: Melbourne, Sydney, Byron Bay, Adelaide, Shailer Park, Brisbane, +4 more.
- [Austria](https://shibariatlas.org/places/at/): 16 entries. 5 cities: Vienna, Graz, Attergau, Salzburg, Amstetten.
- [Belarus](https://shibariatlas.org/places/by/): 7 entries. 2 cities: Novopolotsk, Minsk.
- [Belgium](https://shibariatlas.org/places/be/): 26 entries. 8 cities: Antwerp, Brussels, Lennik / Brussels, Brussels / Anderlecht, Namur / Erpent, Blegny, +2 more.
- [Brazil](https://shibariatlas.org/places/br/): 12 entries. 4 cities: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, Brasília.
- [Bulgaria](https://shibariatlas.org/places/bg/): 4 entries. 1 city: Sofia.
- [Canada](https://shibariatlas.org/places/ca/): 40 entries. 6 cities: Vancouver, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City, London.
- [Chile](https://shibariatlas.org/places/cl/): 12 entries. 1 city: Santiago.
- [China](https://shibariatlas.org/places/cn/): 14 entries. 4 cities: Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Beijing.
- [Colombia](https://shibariatlas.org/places/co/): 18 entries. 4 cities: Bogotá, Medellín, Pereira, Cali.
- [Costa Rica](https://shibariatlas.org/places/cr/): 6 entries. 1 city: San José.
- [Croatia](https://shibariatlas.org/places/hr/): 6 entries. 4 cities: Velika Gorica, Zagreb, Ludbreg, Pula.
- [Czech Republic](https://shibariatlas.org/places/cz/): 23 entries. 2 cities: Prague, Brno.
- [Denmark](https://shibariatlas.org/places/dk/): 23 entries. 8 cities: Copenhagen, Sabro / Aarhus, Sønder Felding, Hadsund, Vrå, Greve, +2 more.
- [Ecuador](https://shibariatlas.org/places/ec/): 1 entry. 1 city: Quito.
- [Estonia](https://shibariatlas.org/places/ee/): 6 entries. 1 city: Tallinn.
- [Finland](https://shibariatlas.org/places/fi/): 13 entries. 3 cities: Helsinki, Oulu, Turku.
- [France](https://shibariatlas.org/places/fr/): 63 entries. 20 cities: Nice, Paris, Ardèche, Lyon, Vichy, Lille, +14 more.
- [Georgia](https://shibariatlas.org/places/ge/): 2 entries. 2 cities: Batumi, Tbilisi.
- [Germany](https://shibariatlas.org/places/de/): 121 entries. 20 cities: Berlin, Munich, Cologne/Bonn region, Gelsenkirchen, Hamburg, Bremen, +14 more.
- [Greece](https://shibariatlas.org/places/gr/): 8 entries. 1 city: Athens.
- [Hong Kong](https://shibariatlas.org/places/hk/): 12 entries. 1 city: Hong Kong.
- [Hungary](https://shibariatlas.org/places/hu/): 6 entries. 1 city: Budapest.
- [Iceland](https://shibariatlas.org/places/is/): 2 entries. 1 city: Reykjavik.
- [India](https://shibariatlas.org/places/in/): 4 entries. 2 cities: Mumbai, Bengaluru.
- [Indonesia](https://shibariatlas.org/places/id/): 2 entries. 1 city: Canggu / Ubud.
- [Israel](https://shibariatlas.org/places/il/): 11 entries. 1 city: Tel Aviv.
- [Italy](https://shibariatlas.org/places/it/): 57 entries. 20 cities: Milan, Campodarsego, Ravenna, Rome, Turin, Modena, +14 more.
- [Jamaica](https://shibariatlas.org/places/jm/): 1 entry. 1 city: Negril.
- [Japan](https://shibariatlas.org/places/jp/): 170 entries. 13 cities: Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Nagoya, +7 more.
- [Kazakhstan](https://shibariatlas.org/places/kz/): 5 entries. 1 city: Almaty.
- [Latvia](https://shibariatlas.org/places/lv/): 4 entries. 1 city: Riga.
- [Lithuania](https://shibariatlas.org/places/lt/): 4 entries. 1 city: Vilnius.
- [Luxembourg](https://shibariatlas.org/places/lu/): 2 entries. 1 city: Luxembourg City.
- [Malaysia](https://shibariatlas.org/places/my/): 5 entries. 2 cities: Kuala Lumpur / Petaling Jaya, Kuala Lumpur.
- [Malta](https://shibariatlas.org/places/mt/): 1 entry.
- [Martinique](https://shibariatlas.org/places/mq/): 1 entry.
- [Mexico](https://shibariatlas.org/places/mx/): 17 entries. 4 cities: Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Mexico City, Mérida.
- [Montenegro](https://shibariatlas.org/places/me/): 1 entry. 1 city: Budva.
- [Netherlands](https://shibariatlas.org/places/nl/): 26 entries. 8 cities: Amsterdam, de Zaanstreek, Utrecht, Amersfoort, Arnhem, Rotterdam, +2 more.
- [New Zealand](https://shibariatlas.org/places/nz/): 4 entries. 2 cities: Auckland, Christchurch.
- [Norway](https://shibariatlas.org/places/no/): 4 entries. 2 cities: Oslo, Trondheim.
- [Panama](https://shibariatlas.org/places/pa/): 1 entry. 1 city: Panama City.
- [Peru](https://shibariatlas.org/places/pe/): 2 entries. 1 city: Lima.
- [Philippines](https://shibariatlas.org/places/ph/): 5 entries. 1 city: Manila.
- [Poland](https://shibariatlas.org/places/pl/): 21 entries. 6 cities: Krakow, Międzylesie, Warsaw, Wroclaw, Poznań, Gdańsk.
- [Portugal](https://shibariatlas.org/places/pt/): 7 entries. 3 cities: Lisbon, Pinhal Novo, Porto.
- [Puerto Rico](https://shibariatlas.org/places/pr/): 2 entries. 1 city: San Juan.
- [Réunion](https://shibariatlas.org/places/re/): 1 entry. 1 city: Saint-Denis, Réunion.
- [Romania](https://shibariatlas.org/places/ro/): 5 entries. 1 city: Bucharest.
- [Russia](https://shibariatlas.org/places/ru/): 62 entries. 8 cities: Saint Petersburg, Moscow, Novosibirsk, Rostov-on-Don, Krasnoyarsk, Novorossiysk, +2 more.
- [Serbia](https://shibariatlas.org/places/rs/): 15 entries. 1 city: Belgrade.
- [Singapore](https://shibariatlas.org/places/sg/): 8 entries. 1 city: Singapore.
- [Slovakia](https://shibariatlas.org/places/sk/): 2 entries. 1 city: Bratislava.
- [South Africa](https://shibariatlas.org/places/za/): 9 entries. 1 city: Cape Town.
- [South Korea](https://shibariatlas.org/places/kr/): 11 entries. 1 city: Seoul.
- [Spain](https://shibariatlas.org/places/es/): 59 entries. 11 cities: Barcelona, Gijón, Murcia, Madrid, La Laguna / Tenerife, Valencia, +5 more.
- [Sweden](https://shibariatlas.org/places/se/): 12 entries. 5 cities: Borås, Malmö, Stockholm, Bohuslan / Gothenburg area, Norrköping.
- [Switzerland](https://shibariatlas.org/places/ch/): 38 entries. 18 cities: Koblenz, Aargau, Gebenstorf, Bern, Basel, Geneva, Lausanne, +12 more.
- [Taiwan](https://shibariatlas.org/places/tw/): 8 entries. 2 cities: Taipei, Banqiao.
- [Thailand](https://shibariatlas.org/places/th/): 27 entries. 2 cities: Bangkok, Mueang Nonthaburi.
- [Turkey](https://shibariatlas.org/places/tr/): 1 entry. 1 city: Istanbul.
- [Ukraine](https://shibariatlas.org/places/ua/): 18 entries. 2 cities: Kyiv, Lviv.
- [United Kingdom](https://shibariatlas.org/places/gb/): 54 entries. 13 cities: London, Scotland, Edinburgh, Leigh-on-Sea, Belfast, Bristol, +7 more.
- [United States](https://shibariatlas.org/places/us/): 229 entries. 53 cities: Los Angeles, CA, Minneapolis, Manassas, VA, Detroit, MI, San Francisco, CA, Seattle, +47 more.
- [Uruguay](https://shibariatlas.org/places/uy/): 8 entries. 1 city: Montevideo.
- [Venezuela](https://shibariatlas.org/places/ve/): 2 entries. 1 city: Valencia, Venezuela.