Shibari from Basic to Suspension: A Pocket Guide: 20 Lessons

When Philippe BOXIS uncoils his first ropes, the model has already begun to surrender to his creativity and her senses awaken. The smell, the sound of the rope as it slips around her body, the feeling of rope over her skin, these sensations thrill her to the utmost. His fingers flutter around, the gestures soft – but the intention is firm. There seems to be nothing else around the couple; everyone in the audience holds his breath… Nothing but this nude, gorgeous woman – and this man who transforms her into a goddess.

This easily carried manual gives you constant access to the sensual rope techniques of Philippe Boxis – one of the best riggers in the world – covering the basics to the delicate art of the suspensions.

• Fundamental knowledge
• Choice of tools
• How to secure links
• Tips from a pro
• Basic links and knots
• Karada (rope corset)
• 10 ground techniques
• 10 suspended techniques­

Philippe Boxis is a self-taught man. Inspired by Japanese bondage iconography, he made a decision at the age of fifty to go to Japan to find the masters of his life's art. When he met Steve Osada, it was an absolute revelation: he could finally put a name to what he had always been feeling deep within himself.

That's how Philippe, a professional photographer, started a new life. From then on, he combined photography with Shibari, or rather, he put photography to good use for his art in order to share it with the world.