TOSHA PARMAR

Tosha Parmar is an architect turned ceramic
artist whose practice blends structural thinking
with tactile experimentation. Born and raised in
Ahmedabad, she brings the multidisciplinary
sensibility of CEPT into her studio work,
approaching clay as a material system to be
engineered, reimagined and resolved. Now
based in Auroville, she explores Nerikomi an
ancient Japanese technique of layering coloured
clays to create ceramic pieces that appear in
motion even when still.
Tosha’s work often evokes textile-like surfaces,
inviting viewers to look closely and question
whether they are seeing fabric or clay. By
combining different clay bodies and embracing
the unpredictability of firing, she creates
patterns, textures and forms that hold a sense of
dynamic energy. Her ongoing exploration of
joinery, material contrast and subtle movement
gives each piece a distinct architectural
presence, while honouring the quiet, meditative
nature of the craft.