Is shibari a dying art ?

Is shibari a dying art ? I don't think so. Some coming into their own now tend to not call it Shibari and call it "bondage" or "restraint" or will say I use "rope" or i'm a "rigger" or use a lot of other styles into a blended form. I'm one that doesn't say shibari. There are multiple Japanese rope styles, including Shibari, Hojōjutsu, and Shimenawa etc etc My style is pretty varied so I tend to not tag one style.

Perhaps if you are struggling to meet women who do, take it /yourself to clubs and skill shares bondage bunnies are always appreciated. Often rope classes will ask for singles to pair up if the Top is missing a partner.

Another hint with looking for partners. What your mentioning is SKILL and you are speaking of it highly. Often people with an "interest" or "base knowledge they are increasing" avoid those that come across seeking that higher level or a particular style base. Why? No one wants to disappoint. You are also talking about Female tops/dominants, most of us have spent some time feeling~ well, not enough . Looking for experience, you tend to trigger that. (Note i'm not saying ALL)

This also might help you take it or leave it: I've noticed a trend when "looking" online. Those with "fetish" otfen lock into that fetish (of course when it is there driving factor of lust and interested, it feels more natural to do so) sometimes adjusting your search terminology helps a lot. I care take several Adult sites. Most that I do, tend to lump all "bondage" under one tag/meta to appeal more to the google algorithm gods. Just searching Shibari you might find the search results appear lesser than.