In Japanese, the word "awa" is used to describe an air bubble trapped within a liquid. The design of this delicate lamp was inspired by the notion of soft glass retaining its shape after being inflated. The aim is to give the impression of a luminous ball of air gently floating in space when viewed from below. Another special feature of the design is that the wood and metal parts appear to be made of glass, like stoppers preventing air from escaping. A recent addition to the collection is a new version with frosted glass in the upper half of the lamp.