Tension & Trust – The Shibari Studio Berlin Journal
A space for stories, images and conversations about what Shibari does to our bodies, our minds and our relationships.
From the studio floor in Berlin-Mitte, we dive into the worlds of Shibari: personal reflections, behind-the-scenes notes from shootings and workshops, and a visual journey through fine art photography and film. – It’s a living archive of experiences, aesthetics and ideas.
Alongside Dan’s own work, you will find interviews and portraits of riggers, models, educators and artists who shape today’s Shibari & Kinbaku scene – from Berlin and beyond.
Tension & Trust is a collection of articles for everyone who feels drawn to rope – from quietly curious beginners to seasoned rope lovers and professionals – and who wants to explore Shibari as an art form, a language of touch, and a way of relating more deeply to self and others.
Vulnerability: The Heart of the Shibari Experience
Vulnerability in Shibari is not something you do — it’s something you allow.
The Essence of Shibari: A Physical and Emotional Journey
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:
the physical, where the body reacts to touch, pressure, restriction, and release;
and the emotional, where feelings of surrender, trust, vulnerability, and connection emerge.