Katabound
Katabound (she/her) is experienced in all types of rope bondage, from the bedroom to full Japanese Shibari suspension. With over twelve years of experience bottoming in rope, she has had the great honor of learning from some of the best rope bottoms in the country, as well as around the world. Her particular interest is how to age well in rope, and some of her advice can be found in the classic bottoming text Better Bondage for Every Body: With Rope Bondage Experts From Around the World, by Evie Lane.
BondageCupcakes
BondageCupcakes (she/her) is a rope switch, educator and performer in the Twin Cities. Her primary love is aerial arts so in the theme of do all the things, she has recently started combing rope bondage with lyra (aerial hoop).
Ethaerial
Ethaerial has always had a thing for rope and knots, so when she discovered shibari in 2017 it felt like finding her natural language. What started as self-tying quickly evolved into modeling for rope suspension and performance art across the Twin Cities, and opened a uniquely meaningful way to connect with friends and partners. These days, she finds just as much joy in tying up her friends as she does being in the air. With a focus on Japanese-style rope suspension, Ethaerial continues to refine her craft—both in tying and in exploring the magic and deep connection that can emerge from a simple piece of rope.
Ethaerial and katabound, a Minneapolis based duo, bring to the stage the art and sensuality of Japanese rope bondage, otherwise known as Kinbaku. With over ten years of combined experience, both national and international, they hope to inspire others to learn more about this evocative and demanding style of rope bondage.
