Kinbaku, meaning "tight binding," is a Japanese form of bondage characterized by intricate rope patterns. Kinbaku-bi, "the beauty of tight binding," highlights the aesthetic aspect of this practice. Typically employing natural fiber ropes (asanawa), kinbaku emphasizes visual display and often incorporates elements of erotic humiliation. While the term "shibari," meaning "binding," is now commonly used in the West, it specifically refers to this decorative style of bondage.