Saara and Jarno has been living together as a couple for 20 years. During the different periods of the long relationship, shibari connects them constantly to the new levels of being together. They started to practise kinbaku together 2018 and soon it became one of the most important practice for both of them. Same time they have been taking part to different kind of bodywork and tantra workshops to experience other methods what they are using when tying.
Saara Kantanen
Saara Kantanen is an artist, performer, shibari and kinbaku practioner and teacher from Finland. She lives in the countryside with her family and animals like the wild viking woman. She is co-owner of the kinbaku studio Kakumei Kan in the heart of Helsinki.
Shibari has become a way of life and a passion for her. She’s been working several years shibari as her main job. She organizes popular workshops in her farm and many places in Europe: selftying, weekend workshops for couples and private sessions and tuitions. Saara will participate in several events this year both in Finland and abroad.
Saara thinks it’s more important to share the energy and exchange the feelings than learn the most complicated patterns. She creates the open and safe space where the model is the empty canvas to paint. All the feelings and emotions are allowed. Safety comes when there is connection, and connection comes when there is the trust. Saara gives herself to the models, for them to feel more.
Jarno Kantanen
Jarno Kantanen has been working 25 years as a tattoo artist. He specializes in Japanese tattooing but also in Japanese culture, art and mythology. Kinbaku is a natural continuation of his aesthetic exploration. He is co-owner of the kinbaku studio Kakumei Kan in the heart of Helsinki.
Jarno’s style is simple and beautiful but the most important thing for him is to create the connection, leading the partner to the different emotions. For Jarno, the role of a rigger -the one who tie is natural. He gives his masculinity to the session and takes control.