Tutorials
Step-by-step shibari tutorials for all skill levels.
Browse our library of 176+ tutorials covering everything from basic ties to advanced techniques. Filter by difficulty, body part, or search for exactly what you need.

Building Blocks - Junctions - Drill
Build your skill and confidence. Drill the basics. Develop the muscle memory to move quickly and surely. This is a smooth way to drill junctions.
Easy
Tidefall, by GodlyMana
This is the official tutorial showing how to create GodlyMana's gorgeous rope dress “Tidefall”!

Imbricated Outfit Toolkit
This is the Imbricated Outfit Toolkit. Learning these series of simple techniques will unlock an almost unlimited number attractive of rope outfit designs. Unleash your creativity!
Intermediate
Somerville Bowline Double Column
The Somerville Bowline Single Column is one the most widely-used Single Column ties in the world. Those same ideas can also be used to create the Somerville Bowline Double Column!

Wrapping Spicy Presents
Here is one way to add shibari-style ribbon to the wrapping of those spicy presents!
Intermediate
Toe Weave (2 Rope)
Why use one when you could have two? Toe weaves made with multiple colors of rope are showstoppers, no matter the color combo.
Intermediate
Toe Weave (1 Rope)
Toe Weaves are a type of decorative foot bind and are a wonderful opportunity to unleash your creativity. They can be simple or complex. They can stand on their own or be part of a larger tie.
Intermediate
Movable Happy Knot
A “Happy Knot” is a small knot strategically placed to provide additional stimulation as part of a larger tie or scene. But what if you want to move that knot out of the way once the wearer is decidedly 'happy'...?
Easy
Trefoil Medallion
The Trefoil Medallion is a 3-lobed decorative knot and is a lovely way to connect one line to another when they cross and are not under great tension.
Intermediate
Head Harness - Pony Play Style
This is the second installment in our head harness series! The lines of the first followed those of a classic harness ball gag with lines running from the front of the forehead, over the eyes and cheeks to the mouth strap.
Intermediate
Harness Gag - Cheek-Strap Style
A head harness rope gag in a classic muzzle pattern. You can leave the mouth element as a simple cleave gag or run the rope through a ball or a tube for more fun variations!
Easy
Anahata Harness
This attractive harness was created by the inimitable Kaysea. It features lines that radiate from the center of the chest. It inspires the image of energy. Perhaps it invokes Chakras, like the Heart Chakra: Anahata
Intermediate
John Willie's G-String Tie
The alluring G-String Tie is a body and arm harness developed by John Willie and used in some of his iconic work in early bondage photographs in the U.S. in the mid 1900s.
Intermediate
Anchor Hitch & RTTHH
The RTTHH is one of the fastest, most reliable ways to quickly anchor a rope that is under tension.
Easy
Teardrop Bolero
This attractive upper-chest harness is easy to create and is a great base layer for attaching more layers of rope.
Easy
The Zander Ending for Gote Shibari (TK)
An attractive method to use up rope at the end of a Box Tie (Gote Shibari, Takate Kote, TK).

Leto Hip Harness
This famous suspension hip harness -- developed by the great Mr. Leto -- is trusted by riggers world-wide and is the top choice for many when doing suspensions.
Advanced
Woven Hip Harness - Two-Sided - Rosette
This attractive harness is fast to tie, looks amazing and is suitable for horizontal side suspensions on either side, and for vertical suspensions with the chest above the hips. This version is locked with woven rosettes on the hips.
IntermediateWoven Hip Harness - One-Sided - Rosette
This attractive harness is fast to tie, looks amazing and is suitable for horizontal side suspensions on one side (hip weave side down). This version is locked with a woven rosette on the hip.
Intermediate
Isosceles Cock Ring/Strap-on Harness
This simple technique features attractive geometric symmetry. It can be used as a cock ring or as a strap-on to add a dildo to your partner.
Easy
Woven Hip Harness - One-Sided - Locked with Half-hitch
This attractive harness is fast to tie, looks amazing and is suitable for horizontal side suspensions on one side (hip weave side down). This version is locked with a Half Hitch at the back.
Intermediate
HwG-Paris Marquise Chest Harness
This elegant top makes heavy use of the Cow Hitch and is a gorgeous companion to the HwG-Paris Marquise Hip Harness
Advanced
Coin Chain Shelf Bra
Use the Coin Chain Pattern to create a simple fashion chest harness.
Intermediate
Coin Chain Pattern
This decorative pattern is an extension of the popular design also seen in the Double Coin Knot and can be used to create fashion garments.
Intermediate
Strap-in Body Harness
A simple, reusable, washable, custom-fitted harness that can be used to hold an insertable inside a person.
Intermediate
Fast Load-bearing Double Column
A rapid Double Column that will not clamp down on the wrists if the tail is put under tension.

Sweetheart Shinju
This sweetheart pattern can be used to create a heart shape on your partner’s chest when used with a two-strap harness like a shinju. There are *many* variations on this.
Intermediate
Bolero Box Tie
A attractive box tie with no lower chest strap, leaving that area open for sensation and other play.
Intermediate
Mounting Harness
Leverage the Doggy Style Harness and tie yourself to your partner for a wild ride!
Easy
Chain Stitch Armbinder
Another fun application of Chain Stitch! This time an arm binder that can be removed very quickly.

Matilda’s Embrace (Rope Corset)
Matilda’s Embrace is attractive rope corset hat has many variations to fit a wide variety of rope-based fashions!
Intermediate
Suspiria Volk Dress
The rope dress from Suspiria (2018)’s Volk dance! A great disturbing costume for Halloween or gothic-themed party!
Advanced
Penguin Pinion
Here is one simple way to pin the arms to the sides. You would normally want to use this in combination with other ties.
Easy
Bulldog Harness - X Back
The classic bulldog harness, done with rope. This time with a decorative X back!
Easy
Fisherman's Hobbleskirt
This fun pattern – based on the fisherman’s harness – can be run down to the knees to make walking a little difficult, or down to the ankles to severely limit it!
Intermediate
Classic (Square Knot) Double Column
When a rigger says simply “Double Column” this is probably what they are talking about (or you can use any DC you like).
Easy
Pentagram Harness v2
This attractive harness can be lots of fun for religious- or occult-themed scenes.
Easy
Fisherman’s Harness v1
This arms-in, arms-in-front, suspendable harness is a go-to for many riggers.
Intermediate
The Solomon G-String
A simple rope G-String made with the Solomon Bar ... it can have a surprising hidden purpose!
Easy
Cleopatra Chest Weave
The Cleopatra Chest Weave is a wonderful harness with many fun variations. You can keep it simple or get quite complex.
Intermediate
Showcase Shinju
A modification of the classic Shinju, designed to contain and showcase … M.O.U.S.
Intermediate
Star-Spangled Futo
This attractive futomomo features a vine-like pattern created by the repeated use of the Half Hitch

Vine Futomomo
This attractive futomomo features a vine-like pattern created by the repeated use of the Half Hitch

HwG-Paris Marquise Hip Harness
An attractive hip harness that leaves your partner entirely accessible!
Intermediate
Bunny Ties
Tie your partner’s wrists behind their neck in such a way that their elbows stick up like bunny ears!
Easy
RopeFairy’s Caress
A simple and attractive chest harness that features a fun V pattern and can optionally include the arms.
Intermediate
Armbinder – Sleeves
This tie binds your partner’s arms in armbinder “sleeves” at the side of their body.
Advanced
Kikkou Hip Harness - Locked
This "strappy" hip harness leaves things in the middle free for use... This version is more stable and holds its shape better as your partner moves
Intermediate
Kikkou Hip Harness
This "strappy" hip harness leaves things in the middle free for use... This is the original version
Intermediate
Heartbreak Karada
This Karada features an attractive heart-shaped pattern over the heart and and inverted heart just below.
Advanced
Doggy Style Harness
For … some reason … many of us *love* to have our partner bent over. Well, here is one way to make sure they cannot stand fully straight up again without permission.
Easy
Gingham Thigh-highs
A gorgeous geometric leg design great for using up extra rope or very alluring on its own!
Intermediate
Unchastity Belt
Commonly known by the awful name "Crotch Rope", this simple waist harness has a little teasing feature. Think of it as an un-chastity belt made from rope :)
Easy
Pentagram (Star) Harness v1
Very attractive and somewhat unusual, this harness can be a fun binding for your favorite witch. :)
Easy
Lark's Head Double Column
This reverse-tension double column is simple to apply and is snug and secure.
Easy
Extended Lark's Head Double Column
This is the Extended Double Column. It can bind two things that cannot be place closely together, like your elbows
Easy
Applying a Handcuff Knot
This is how to properly apply the various handcuff knots on this site, making them almost inescapable!
Easy
Lark's Head Single Column
This reverse-tension single column is attractive, lies relatively flat, and is very secure. It is also the first step in many harness.
Easy
Wrap & Cinch Double Column
This forward-tension double column is simple to apply and is snug and secure.
Easy
Overhand Knots
This simple knot is commonly used to finish the end of a rope so it does not fray or as a stop knot
Easy
Spider Web - Core
The core information on creating a wide variety of spider web chest harnesses.
Intermediate
Spider Web Chest Harness v3
Here is one way (of many) to create a Spider Web Chest Harness.
Intermediate
Spider Web Chest Harness v2
Here is one way (of many) to create a Spider Web Chest Harness.
Intermediate
Spider Web Chest Harness v1
Here is one way (of many) to create a Spider Web Chest Harness.
Intermediate
Agura (Suspension)
This is one way to tie your partner for suspension in a cross-legged position!
Intermediate
Barre Harness
This simple but attractive chest harness is composed of a series of horizontal wraps that are later connected by vertical components running down the outside of the chest.
Intermediate
Serpentine Party Dress
This tutorial shows how a simple technique can be used to create wonderful, creative effects.
Intermediate
Serpentine Party Dress - Xposed
A few modifications to the Serpentine Party Dress that leave your partner more accessible!
Intermediate
Sunset Harness
<b>Members Only</b> - This is an application of the ideas taught in the Bra tutorial. This time we create a sunset!
Intermediate
Twisted 8 Tube Top
<b>Members Only</b> - This is an application of the ideas taught in the Bra tutorial. This time we create a kind of Tube Top!
Easy
String Bikini
Here is a technique for making a String Bikini (or 2-String Bikini) with rope!
Intermediate
Mayfly Armbinder
This armbinder uses the “Mayfly” concept of opposing tension, which creates a lovely diamond effect between our partner’s arms.
Intermediate
Gravity Boot
This unique Single Column tie has the force run directly out the bottom of the foot, instead of off to the side. It is great for spread-eagle ties and for inverted suspensions.
Intermediate
Evening Dress by Silvanus
This sexy evening dress let's your partner feel your ropes, but still move freely.
Intermediate
Square Knot Single Column
When someone says just “Single Column” with no other name, this is probably what they are talking about
Easy
Teardrop Hip Harness
The asymmetry of this alluring design accentuates your partner's hips
Intermediate
Chain Stitch Thigh Cuffs
A method for putting bands around the thighs as a starting point for other layers of bondage.

Stardust Harness
This harness employs an innovative pentagram pattern to form a beautiful star
Intermediate
Hishi Harness
Here is another technique for tracing diamonds across your partner; these diamonds wider than those in the Hishi Karada
Intermediate
RWR - Breast Cage
Using a few basic building blocks, you can create your own ties. Here is one way of making a Breast Cage
Intermediate
Bondage Belt
Here is one technique to integrate two cuffs into a single rope belt, making it a Bondage Belt :)
Easy
Diamond Dress
This immensely cool variation on the Hishi Karada features three rows of knots and three rows of diamonds!
Intermediate
Burlington Bowline
A very fast, very stable single column tie. Once you master it, it takes only 20-30 seconds to tie
Easy
Burlington Bowline - Inline
A very fast, very stable single column tie. Once you master it, it takes only 20-30 seconds to tie
Easy
Straitjacket
One method to tie your partner's hands in front of them. This is the Gote Shibari or TK tied with the stem in the front ... and a few additional twists
Intermediate
Continuous Reverse Gauntlet
This is one simple method to add gauntlets to your outfit or that of your partner
Easy
The Inescapable
This eel-controlling tie, properly applied, is virtually impossible to escape from!
Intermediate
Curves Ahead TK
This variation on Gote Shibari (aka "Takate Kote") allows you to use wider bands for more comfort!
Advanced
Drum Harness
This attention-getting waist harness features a zig-zag pattern that helps distribute pressure across a greater area
Intermediate
Curves Ahead Drum Harness
This attention-getting waist harness features a zig-zag pattern that helps distribute pressure across a greater area
Intermediate
Forced Orgasm Belt (Prusik)
This simple modification of the Unchastity Belt allows you to install a wand vibrator
Easy
Spiral Futomomo
This classic tie is used to bind the ankle tightly to the thigh and distribute the force of the tie across the entire leg
Easy
Futomomo for Suspension
This classic tie is used to bind the ankle tightly to the thigh. It's great for floor bondage and for suspensions.
Intermediate
Loop-Chain Evening Dress
Once you know this simple and versatile tie, all sorts of ropey fashions are possible!
Intermediate
Loop-Chain Thigh-Highs
Once you know this simple and versatile tie, all sorts of ropey fashions are possible!
Intermediate
Loop-Chain Harness
Once you know this simple and versatile tie, all sorts of ropey fashions are possible!
Intermediate
Hishi Te Shibari
This is a body harness with integrated armbinder! It is inspired by the Hishi Karada
Advanced
Heel Tie - Top Weave Style
Like high heels on your partner? Want to keep them from kicking them off?
Easy
Heel Tie - Stirrup Style
Like high heels on your partner? Want to keep them from kicking them off?
Easy
Redmayne Strap-on (Ring)
One method of creating your own custom-fitted strap-on with rope and a ring
Easy
Shinju
This classic chest harness, known and practiced by riggers throughout the world, is simple, secure and, when applied properly, can be used for suspension.
Intermediate
Suspension Shinju
This update to the classic chest harness is simple, secure and is specifically designed to provide strong support when doing suspensions.
Intermediate
Swiss Seat
A simple waist harness that is an excellent choice for seated or face-up suspensions
Intermediate
Gravity Boot Single Column
This is a single-column tie, designed for the foot & ankle. It is based on the Gravity Boot, but don't use this version for suspension. It is great for tying someone to a bed spread-eagle :)
Easy
Kikkou Karada
This body harness is very similar to the Hishi Karada, but instead of diamond patterns it has hexagons :)
Easy
Harley Quinn Corset
A corset made up of multiple strands of rope so you can easily make it multi-color! I have a thing for Harley Quinn (huge surprise, I'm sure) so my color choices are an homage to her inimitable style. :)
Advanced
Karada Hobbleskirt
Restrict your partner's ability to walk at any real speed with a hobble skirt. This one is in the Karada style and has many options!
Intermediate
Karada Box Tie
This is a box tie in the style of the Hishi Karada, but with nothing going between the legs :)
Intermediate
Unchastity Belt Cuffs
Here is how to add Wrist Cuffs to an Unchastity Belt after-the-fact!
Intermediate
Bondage Belt w Happy Strap
This bondage belt features to integrated wrist cuffs to keep your partner's hands controlled, plus a little teaser to make them wish they weren't!
Easy
Chain Stitch Corset
Add a high-fashion twist to your party outfit with a rope corset with optional garters!
Intermediate
Load-bearing Double Column
If you plan to have any tension or load on your double column, you need to do so in such a way that the cords of the cuffs don't cinch down more tightly
Easy
Hon Kikkou
The Hon Kikkou is a chest & arm harness that features an attractive hexagon pattern.
Advanced
Bikini Harness
This is a very simple and popular harness and a good first layer upon which to build additional bondage
Easy
Prusik Cuffs
This quick-capture knot (takes less than a minute!) is very difficult to escape from when properly applied
Easy
Somerville Bowline
This single-column tie requires no tail pulls and can therefore be applied when one end of the rope is already attached to something!
Easy
Fisherman's Knot
A fisherman's knot is used to semi-permanently join the ends of two ropes together
Easy
Double Coin Knot
A double coin knot is a decorative way of attaching two strands of rope together. It can be used to create a karata that is very decorative and attractive.
Easy
Prusik Shackle
This is a quick-capture knot that is can be quickly and easily adjusted on the fly by the top without untying it, but it cannot be adjusted by the bottom
Easy
Redmayne Catch
This rope anchor allows tension on the bondage to be adjusted tighter by either Top or bottom, but only the Top can loosen it!!
Intermediate
One-Handed Slip Knot
This is a method to tie a slip knot onto a single column using only one hand ...in less than 5 seconds!
Intermediate
Cat's Paw Single Column
This single column is very fast to create and apply. While technically a sliding knot, properly applied it will not cinch down
Easy
Flogging Cuff
This single column is very fast to create and apply. It is not intended to be secure; it is more intended to help your partner stay in position
Easy
Prusik Single Column
This is a reverse-tension single column that only requires one tail pull! (Most require 2 or 3)
Easy
Multi-loop Handcuffs
This is pretty much the same as the Quick Cuffs, but with more loops so it looks a little cooler
Easy
Frog Tie
A frog tie is just a double column tie applied in such a way so as to tie the ankle to the thigh
Easy
Prayer Tie
This attractive, unusual, surprisingly fast and secure form of bondage holds your partner's hands in the classic prayer position
Intermediate
Server's Hand Catch (Limb Binding)
Also known as the “Chicken Wing”, this is a special form of Limb Binding that keeps your partner's hand extended backward
Intermediate
Cross-Chest Box Tie
An unusual box tie that holds its shape with straps going over the shoulders instead of around the chest like you commonly see in TK variants
Intermediate
Dragonfly Harness
A great tie for people with flexibility issues, or just for the fun look!
Intermediate
Heavy Elbow Harness
Most people can't touch their behind their back, but even if they can't, you can still do a wickedly effective and hawt elbow tie!
Advanced
Lightning Harness
This is fast and can be made wonderfully tight. Unlike the majority of what we do, it starts at one end of a rope not in the middle.
Easy
Hishi Karada ('Rope Dress')
This body harness, with its diamond patterns and tight lacing, is lovely and stimulating for both parties
Easy
Karada Mini Skirt
Modify a Karada to include a cool mini skirt <i>and</i> open access to your partner's bits
Intermediate
Star Harness (w Arms)
Very attractive and somewhat unusual, this harness can be a fun binding for your favorite witch. :)
Intermediate
Hojōjutsu Ittatsu-ryu (Mod)
This technique allows you to tie someone in less than 60 seconds. This is a modification of an ancient Hojōjutsu form
Advanced
Hojōjutsu Ittatsu-ryu (Real)
This technique allows you to tie someone in less than 60 seconds. This is the real version of an ancient Hojōjutsu form
Advanced
Ebi ('Shrimp') Tie
The Ebi gets its name from the shape your partner is twisted into at the end
Intermediate
Hog Tie (Accessible)
An Accessible Hogtie is one in which you can still access your partner's sex with relative ease
Easy
Hog Tie (Simple/Classic)
The hog tie is one of the most simple full-body ties. It can be extremely challenging for the bottom, so the top should understand a few key things.
Easy


































