Tamandua gives tuition in shibari/kinbaku for couples in his private space in Berlin, and for groups abroad.

He also offers sessions for pleasure, for those wanting to explore and experience in a safe and private setting. See ‘Sessions’ for details.

Available to hire for photoshoot collaborations and work on content creation.

For information about travels and international event updates, see the calendar

‘I have an empathetic streak of sadism and a fetishistic love for the aesthetic dimension of kinbaku. Often tying in a way that can be challenging both for the one tying and the one in the ropes, my shibari usually demands a lot of technical clarity when in the role of a teacher. At the same time, the student’s individuality is a priority when it comes to learning intention and adaptation.

I view tying as a practice of continuous exploration – where new doors open as your go deeper with a partner. Over the course of a session, or over the course of a long partnership. Sometimes though, the magic that defines kinbaku can be simply that one alluring image that sticks with you, a moment suspended in time.’

For me, the essence of kinbaku lies in the meeting between the aesthetic expression and the emotional and sensual intention of the practice. And the more ones tying develops, the more seamlessly the parts can intermingle.’