An editorial conversation with Dan Carabas on Shibari, sculpture, and transformation — featuring a plaster sculpture creation of Sophia Thiel, originally published in Séparée and KISSED Magazine.

Professional Shibari rigger Davide “Laodai” talks about how he discovered Japanese rope bondage, why his tying always centers on restriction, exposure, and connection, and what people get totally wrong about “traditional” Shibari styles. A raw, honest interview for everyone who wants more depth in their rope practice.

How ropes, tantra, and intentional space became my favourite way to guide couples into deeper intimacy.

Curious how rope, watercolor and a playful mindset can create an exciting workshop? This interview with Aryo Kunstwelt takes you behind the scenes of our Shibari x life drawing collab and what you can actually expect from the workshop.

Each rope must be in service of several intentions, such as shaping, transforming, or giving the body a specific sensation. This generally leads to a very fluid and organic way of tying.

Not everyone is ready to be tied or to commit to a full workshop, but many are curious about the practice. Combining it with drawing opens the door wider.

Vulnerability isn’t weakness here, it’s the doorway to depth.
While vulnerability can feel intimidating, in a safe and respectful setting, it often becomes one of the most transformational aspects of the practice.

At its core, Shibari is not just a technique of tying knots — it’s a dialogue between two people, communicated through tension, touch, rhythm, and breath. The experience works on two intertwining levels.