Aijō News Archive: Shibari, Workshops and Rope Art

Browse archived “News in brief” posts: look back at Shibari workshops, shows and photography projects from Aijō with links to detailed information and pictures. Find current news on our home page.

Archived News

Photo: Jack

Opening of Nawaland

Two very different Shibari shows shaped the opening on August 15, 2026: Belledie & Pendeeo told a story of possession and liberation, while Happa & Metusanawa created fluid images in suspension.

Aijō, Shana and Jack at Obscene in Karlsruhe

Photo: @bjoern.creative

Aijō at Obscene in Karlsruhe

Aijō was represented at Obscene 2026 in Karlsruhe with Shibari workshops, Rope Experience, and a show on the main stage. An intense weekend full of rope art, encounters, and shared passion.

Photo: Jack

Animal in ropes

An extraordinary project centered around rope bondage, Shibari photography, and creative bondage art

Photo: Jack

Photographic session accompaniment at Nawaland

Aijō was asked by Nawaland if Jack would photographically accompany a session in their dojo. Of course, we agreed immediately and you can see the pictures in the report.

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