Japanese: 棒縛り
Bō (棒): Pole
Shibari (縛り): “Bondage” 

Tied to a pole.

The, generally bamboo, pole is used as an integral part of the tie.

The term was first used in kabuki theater.

 

 

See also: Take, Take shibari, Hashira shibari, Hashira ushirodaki shibari, Floating bamboo

 

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