Kirigami and Tenshiko are a couple both in ropes and in life. They have been teaching and performing in different European cities since 2012. In 2016 they opened School of Rope Milano, where they teach traditional bondage three times a week to local students and foreign visitors.
In 2023 they started a collaboration with Sugiura Norio Sensei, involving the organization of an international workshop, as well as the production and distribution of photographic contents, both online and on printed editions. In the same year they were invited to teach in Latin America and Australia.
Their rope is inspired by the most traditional Japanese style bondage, with an eclectic approach encompassing both private sessioning and photography.
Find them on IG @rope.tales2 and @yugenstudio.it
Saturday: Kinbaku Performance
Join us for an unforgettable evening as world-renowned artists Kirigami and Tenshiko come together to present a captivating Kinbaku performance. Every knot tells a story and every movement evokes emotion. This intimate evening is not to be missed. A short reel of Kirigami & Tenshiko tying is available here
Friday: Introduction to Semenawa [WAITLIST]
In this workshop we will explore semenawa from a practical and theoretical point of view, both iconic patterns of the style and the philosophy behind them. This approach to tying intentionally explores ‘torment’ and creating physically and emotionally challenging situations for our partners. Partial suspension options will be made available for those interested.
Saturday & Sunday: Semenawa Level One Intensive [WAITLIST]
We will approach traditional semenawa from a practical and theoretical point of view, understanding the iconic patterns of the style, and the philosophy behind them. This approach to rope intentionally explores ‘tormenting’ rope, and sustaining / suffering physically and emotionally challenging situations in ties. Some iconic patterns will be taught and put in use. Both floorwork and simple suspensions will be part of the schedule. Each basic pattern will be used to teach a skill that can be carried over and used in several other ties. Depending on the level of participants, some basic ties will be iterated on and transformed into new shapes. Variations are skill-oriented and participants will improve rope and body handling while experimenting with new ties. We will also analyze a stemless gote, understanding its structure and historical development. The differences with an original Japanese TK will be described both from a technical and philosophical point of view.
Full Weekend PaSS [sold out]
Purchase a full weekend with Kirigami and Tenshiko at a discounted rate. This pack includes registration credit for
Saturday evening’s Kinbaku Performance [two individual tickets]
Friday’s Introduction to Semenawa workshop [one tying pair]
Saturday and Sunday’s Semenawa Level One Intensive [one tying pair]
