Shibari Single Column Tie Tutorial

Typically used to start a tie either on the arms or legs the single column is probably the single most useful tie in Shibari. The single column can be any beam, bamboo, a leg, two legs etc.
This tie can be used to start a futumomo or on it's own to suspend someone from a single leg
For more information see the tutorial page on the Naturally Twisted Co website

http://www.naturallytwisted.co/community/knots-and-tying/single-column-tie/

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Education

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• Shibari
• Kinbaku
• Bondage
• Tie
• Rope
• Japanese
• educational
• tutorial

[spankysockbat]

@Asmor: Synthetic ropes definitely require different knots due to the reduced friction, a somerville bowline may be a better option for you. The knots presented here are designed for use with natural fibre ropes.

[Asmor]

Thanks @spanksockbat. I figured that was the case, but I just wanted to make sure. I've got some hemp rope on order, but it might take as long as a month before the order's ready to ship. D: C'est la vie. Will be worth the wait!

[Asmor]

When I tighten the knot in the last step (pulling on the bight and the working end, it tightens the cuff as well. In addition, if I pull on the cuff, it'll tighten (like a noose would). I'm practicing with nylon rope; not sure if this is how the knot is "supposed" to behave, or if it's because the nylon doesn't have the same grip a natural fiber rope would. Any insight?