Kuretake Gansai Tambi Traditional Japanese Watercolor - Set of 24 Colours

Refined Color Harmony for Modern Creators & Classic Techniques

Immerse yourself in the vivid beauty of Japanese painting with the Kuretake Gansai Tambi 24 Color Set. Rooted in the art of sumi-e and reimagined for today’s illustrators, this set balances natural earth pigments and brilliant primaries, offering smooth, opaque color payoff and a luxurious painting experience. Perfect for traditional Nihonga art, anime illustration, or expressive journaling, it embodies the harmony of craftsmanship and creativity.

Product Highlights

• Gansai-style watercolors, richer and more opaque than Western-style sets

• 24 handcrafted large-format pans (48 mm × 28 mm) for easy brush loading

• Creamy, highly pigmented paint that can be diluted for soft washes or layered for gouache-like opacity

• Includes key shades such as Lemon Yellow, Cobalt Violet, Burnt Sienna, Malachite, Indigo, and White

• Performs beautifully on both light and dark paper

• Excellent lightfastness and blendability for long-lasting works of art

• Elegant, traditional packaging made for both professionals and gift-giving

Product Description

• Type: Traditional Japanese Watercolor Set

• Number of Colors: 24

• Pan Size: 48 mm × 28 mm (each)

• Ink Type: Water-based pigment

• Package Dimensions: W20.1cm × D22cm × H1.7cm 

• Application: Watercolor, sumi-e, Nihonga, illustration, journaling

• Brand: Kuretake

• Made in Japan

A Little Note

From delicate portraits to dynamic landscapes, the Gansai Tambi 24-Color Set enhances every brushstroke with depth and vibrancy. Designed for both beginners and professionals, it bridges Japan’s artistic tradition with the needs of modern creators, a timeless essential for any watercolorist’s collection.