Shibari Academy

Mount Fuji is Japan's highest peak and embodies profound cultural and spiritual significance. It serves as a sacred site believed to house protective deities and is a popular destination for spiritual pilgrimages. Mount Fuji has now become a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is cherished place in Japanese identity, symbolizing the nation's spiritual roots, artistic creativity, and cultural pride.

The Gote Shibari - Mount Fuji Decoration is an ode to the famous Mount Fuji in Japan. The symmetrical triangle that starts at the collarbone and goes around the breasts represents the volcano. This tie is a celebration of Japanese culture merging a traditional tie, the Gote Shibari, with a culturally-significant monument, Mount Fuji. 

As you tie or wear the Gote Shibari - Mount Fuji Decoration, let it be a meditation on Shibari's rich history. Think about the cultural movements that had to happen for you to be exposed to Shibari:

The samurais that started the tradition of tying their prisoners. Later the actors who donned these ties on stages in theaters filled to the brim. Think how when the west invaded Japan in WWII they stumbled upon this hidden art and fell in love. Think about the modern world, where taboos are being felled and the full experience of living life is now being embraced. 

We are the lucky inheritors of centuries of discoveries and struggles. 

Have fun tying!

Eve