Shibari is Japanese for "to tie", originally an the art of tying rope around objects in a visually appealing way. In modern times, shibari is now used to describe stylized bondage. In this case, it refers to any of a variety of intricate body ties originating in Japan. Common features of shibari include criss-crossed rope patterns, ropes tied to apply pressure to a woman's breasts, and crotch ropes.
