Japanese: (ushiro)襷縛り
Ushiro (): “in the back” 
tasuki (襷 / タスキ):  A string to “tie up” the sleeves of a kimono
shibari (縛り):  “Bondage” 

The ushiro tasuki shibari is a hojojitsu inspired bondage and named after the tie/pattern to tuck up the sleeves of a kimono. In this pattern the hands are tied in a “W” position on the back and an “X” shape is created between the breast. Then the tie can be finished in many different ways. Note that creating a “W” pattern with the arms is a true torturous position and requires a limber partner.

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