Triskelion BDSM Symbol Pendent - Black

The BDSM emblem, what does it mean?

The BDSM symbol was designed to have no obvious symbolism to a person who has no knowledge of the BDSM lifestyle choice.
In the early ’90s there was a collective outcry to create a way to be recognised by others in the lifestyle, whilst remaining incognito to the non-BDSM community or vanillas. 
It was designed to be enigmatic, and difficult to interpret or understand, but to a person within the lifestyle, it should be rich and full of meanings.

the Triskele, in the context of BDSM, focuses' on the three arms of the Triskele and the number 3.

First, let's look at the name BDSM. It can be split into three areas.
1 B&D - BDSM - Bondage and discipline              
2 D&S - BDSM - Dominance and submission    
3 S&M - BDSM  - Sadism and masochism                   

Secondly, the BDSM lifestyle has and promotes a three-way creed, a statement of faith if you like. Keep it,
1 Safe
2 Sane
3 Consensual

Thirdly the BDSM lifestyle participant can be identified by one of three clearly identifiable groups
1 A Top        ( A Dominant, Master or Top)
2 A bottom    ( A submissive, slave, or bottom)
3 A Switch    ( A person who may be a Dominant in one relationship or role-play setting and a submissive in another. They are able to switch or serve in both roles)

So now if we look at the three legs, each leg represents one of three things, but at the same time one of many things.

What are the sperm style or Yin Yang shapes?
The shapes are meant to show how one area of B&D, D&S, and S&M are separate, but can easily cross the indistinct line into another area, representing how one area begins and another ends. They appear the same but are clearly different. The constituent parts of BDSM in motion. The blackness represents and celebrates the dark desires of a person and their ability to unleash and or control them.

What are the holes or dots in the Yin Yang shapes?
They are not dots, they are meant to represent holes. In this context, think of the black Yin Yang shapes as a person. A Top, a bottom, or a switch.  The hole represents the fact that something or someone is missing and that the person or role is incomplete. Each shape/person is playing its part.  BDSM cannot be performed by one person, hence they have a hole within them.  It is a hole that can only be filled by another. A Dominant requires a submissive as much as a submissive requires a dominant. One must have the other to be complete.

What is the outer Ring?
The ring surrounds the three divisions of the various threes within the BDSM lifestyle. We can think of the circle as a border that represents the oneness of its community. A container of all constituent parts. A border of a community that understands, respects, protects and embraces its own for their lifestyle choice, whilst understanding one part is no more or less than the other. If you stand inside of this circle, you have made a lifestyle choice and become one of the constituent parts.

Measurements - 25mm x 25mm, measurement doesn't include the bail.

FAQ
• Can be worn 24/7 even in the shower
• Do not wear any metals in saltwater
• Cord not included
• No we cannot customise a symbol design for you
• Yes we ship worldwide
• Prices are in Australian dollar
• Slight irregularities may appear in some products. Remember these are all made by hand, colour lots may differ.
• NOT made in china

Original symbol designed for the community by Tanos, 1995
Artwork on pendants and beads by Beautifully Bound
If you use this symbol for your own creations, please use your own interpretation (artwork) of the symbol and do the right thing by the community and credit the original designer.
You will see people using my artwork as their own, this is mean and unprofessional.