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.