Shibari is an art form shrouded in mystery, with a fascinating historical development. Since humans invented the method of producing string from botanic fiber and animal skins, binding has become an essential action of human production. In Japan, such techniques of binding have a special importance due to the isolationist foreign policy of the Tokugawa shogunate, which lasted more than two centuries. This isolationism caused Japan to delay the incorporation of advanced metalurgical technology into their country’s development. As a result, tools such as string, bamboo, and rope were integral to the process of production.