The Secret Language of Rope-Knots
Shibari
by Kateřina Handlová
Shibari is not simply the technique of tying objects with ropes, but a method of
communication within hidden systems of lines and loops. In Japanese it’s called Kinbaku:
the beauty of tight binding. This sophisticated collection places crystal centerpieces
amidst the knots to draw our attention and create variable compositions. Thanks to
BOMMA’s daring design, Shibari may be considered a work of art, whether as a stand-
alone piece or in a grouping that resembles a sculpture.
Tomáš Baťa Memorial, Czechia
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