Natsuki Awa｜White Geometric Cup

Natsuki Awa (阿波夏紀) is a Japanese contemporary porcelain artist known for her delicate, thin walled vessels and refined use of traditional ceramic techniques.

Born in Okayama, Japan, in 1988, Awa graduated from the Faculty of Design at Okayama Prefectural University in 2011. She continued her studies in the university's Graduate School of Design, specialising in ceramic design, completing her postgraduate studies in 2013. She is currently based in Okayama City, Japan.

Working primarily with thin porcelain and slip-casting techniques, Awa explores the delicate relationship between form, light and translucency. Her practice is particularly recognised for *Hotaru-de* (蛍手), a traditional porcelain technique in which small openings are filled with translucent glaze, allowing light to gently pass through the surface.

Her work also explores the subtle interplay of reduction firing, matte glazes and platinum finishes, bringing together delicate craftsmanship and understated elegance.

A delicate porcelain cup by Japanese artist Natsuki Awa, featuring an intricate geometric pattern that brings a sense of lightness and rhythm to its form.

Crafted from thin porcelain, the cup reveals a subtle interplay of light and translucency. Its finely detailed surface creates a beautiful contrast against the quiet simplicity of the unadorned lower body.

A thoughtful piece that celebrates the delicate relationship between porcelain, light and everyday rituals.