Given its Japanese roots, the first step is to understand the historical, social, and cultural context in which shibari originated.
Aproximación a los hechos y peculiaridades del acervo e identidad japonesa que, a lo largo de la historia, fueron conformando las características que definen y diferencian el shibari, convirtiéndolo en algo tan único y distintivo.
While this course focuses on erotic shibari and does not delve deeply into its artistic aspects, it is important to grasp certain notions of aesthetic concepts. Understanding what Japanese culture regards as beautiful—and how it differs from the way we perceive these ideas in the West (and here I speak as a European)—is essential.
The Japanese follow the Gregorian calendar, the same as we do, but they name dates using the era system linked to the reigns of their emperors, known as Nengō (年号).
History of shibari without myths. Part 2: Development and spread
History of shibari without myths. Part 3: Analysis of shibari in our days.