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Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor Paint Set, 48 Colors, Made in Japan

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Features

  • 48 Vivid Colors: Gansai is a traditional Japanese watercolor inspired by the colors of nature, offering rich, vivid, and opaque tones; each pan is carefully filled with smooth, non-granulating paint that dries with a subtle, elegant sheen
  • Flexible Techniques: Designed for versatility, these paints dry without harsh edges, allowing for smooth flat washes and effortless layering with proper technique
  • Brush Dexterity: Gansai Tambi pans are larger than typical watercolor pans, making it easy to use both small and large brushes with precision and control
  • Palette & Color Chart Included: Each Gansai Tambi set includes a protective sheet that keeps pans securely in place and doubles as a convenient mixing palette; a color chart is also included, allowing you to swatch your paints and quickly identify each color with ease
  • Non-Toxic, Gift-Ready: Made with ACMI-certified water-based pigments, this set comes in a simple cardboard box with an elegant green washi overlay; its refined packaging makes it a perfect gift for any art lover

Description

OUR Origins are rooted in sumi The Kuretake brand represents the arts and crafts lifestyle with the use of color and shapes. The colors 'Black' represents Tradition and 'Yellow and Purple' representing Innovation of brushes, pens and paints to support our customer artistic lifestyle. The shapes of circle, square and triangle represent the creation of arts and crafts. 'ZIG' is the brand name for Kuretake’s pen and marker which has been loved by many people. In the 1970’s, Japan experienced nationwide depression during the post-war recession. People everywhere sought out low priced yet high quality stationery productions, and in this era came the birth of the new 'Kuretake ZIG' Fine liner pen. ZIG comes from the word 'zigzag', a concept based on the fluid, back and forth motion which comes with writing. Kuretake Co., Ltd. was established in 1902 at Nara in Japan. Since then, by combining our Sumi Ink(Japanese Calligraphy Ink) with our own technological developments, we have achieved recognition as a manufacturer of high quality stationery products. With confidence that we could utilize our unique knowledge of multi-colored pigment inks, we decided to expand into Art & Crafts industry.

Brand: Kuretake


Color: 48 colors set


Finish Type: Adjustable


Size: 48 Count (Pack of 1)


Item Volume: 1.5 kg


Special Feature: Water-based pigment


Unit Count: 48 Count


Paint Type: Watercolor


Specific Uses For Product: Pans


Surface Recommendation: Paper


Brand Name: Kuretake


Paint Type: Watercolor


Specific Uses For Product: Pans


Surface Recommendation: Paper


Indoor Outdoor Usage: Indoor


Item Form: Solid


Included Components: Palette


Model Name: Gansai Tambi


Container Type: Box


Full Cure Time: 24 hours


Coverage: Opaque


Global Trade Identification Number: 27


Manufacturer: Kuretake


Dry Time In Hours: 24


Age Range Description: Kid


Item Type Name: Paint Set


Item Weight: 0.5 kg


Model Number: KUMC20-48V


Part Number: MC20/48V


Special Features: Water-based pigment


Is Waterproof: True


Water Resistance Level: Waterproof


Size: 48 Count (Pack of 1)


Item Volume: 1.5 kg


Unit Count: 48 Count


Color: 48 colors set


Finish Type: Adjustable


Color Code: Multicolor


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    • wonderful paints
Style: 48 colors
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i had tried one of the granulating sets and fell in love with them so i wanted to try these. i got the 48 color set and im so happy with them. A little goes a long way. I usually use western watercolor, Daniel Smith and Winsor and Newton Professional. These are not like those. I also have some gouache and it’s not really like that either. Very well pigmented , bright and vibrant. They layer beautifully as long as you don’t overwork them. The paint will lift. These will work wet on wet but that’s not really what they are for. Wet on dry or damp and they really shine. No, they aren’t all lightfast. These were made to be used for sketching and underpaintings. I love them though and have been playing with them constantly. They do beautifully with Sumi ink. Of course they would. The pans are all labeled and the box has the label on it so you can put the pan back where it was. The swatch card is a thinner paper but worked fine for these kind of paint. There is also a swatch card printed inside the lid of the box. According to their website you can get the pans individually as well for when you run out. Although I haven’t seen open stock on Amazon. I definitely recommend these for beginners and professional painters. They are different in a good way. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2026 by Amazon Customer
    • Gave a good boost to my water-coloring journey
Style: 48 colors
I really like these watercolors. I am rather new to watercolors, but I've found these paints respond well whether I'm doing a large wash or detail. The color range is great and the paint seems "creamy." Thus far I've not mixed colors except on the painting itself, because I have not needed to. The "advertising" says 48 vivid opaque colors, but I've also found many to be transparent. I gifted a couple of this brand's sets to seasoned watercolor artists last December and got all thumbs up. So far, so good. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2026 by Bonnie D
    • Love This Paint
Style: 48 colors
I love, love, love these paints! They have beautiful pigment and a creamy texture. The colors flow beautifully and this was my second purchase of them. I started out with a smaller set then went with more colors. I've had two other fellow water color artist friends try them and they too are happy with them. Like paper, paint quality makes all the difference in your work. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2026 by Amazon Customer
    • Opaque not like other watercolors
Style: 48 colors
These do have their uses but they are opaque and also not blend and glaze like regular watercolor. But I got them for doodle painting. And they are awesome for that. The colors are spectacular. Fun to paint and then doodle. Just for fun or cardmaking.
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2026 by Mtnlvgldy
    • It's NOT traditional watercolor, NOT gouache, NOT all lightfast, but SO infectious to play with
Style: 48 colors
These are beautiful colors. be aware that Kuretake does use colors that are not the most lightfast (you can see a good review of this on Kimberly Crick's website), I can't recommend use of these for professional art, but for sketchbooks or scanning in, it's probably fine. There is something about these, even though they're more opaque than traditional watercolors, they're definitely also NOT gouache, but despite their semi-opaqueness, they have this lovely way of blending together wet-in-wet and granulating that is just very unique to this product. I wasn't sure if it'd be too cheap or beginner for me, but honestly absolutely not. I don't use all of the colors, but the ones I wanted to use were all in there and it was cheaper than buying individual pans etc. If you wanted to splurge on a big set of Gansai, I think this one (the 48) is hands down the best, you get a good array of different colors including some gold and silvers. My only qualm is I wish the umber color was darker, it's kind of a milk-chocolate lighter color. Kuretake needs to give us a darker van dyke type brown. I also find that they wet easily, and the big pans are fun to play with. Obviously the big box isn't the most travel friendly, but you can remove the pans and put them into another container if you wanted. I put six of mine in a vintage pencil case and they fit beautifully (there is also an empty-6 pan tray that you can buy out there by the same brand to make your own limited palette). The exterior of the box is lovely when you put the palette away, it just feels very special. I really held back on these for quite some time, but I do like them. I would not recommend them to someone who is a beginner in watercolors who wants to learn how TRADITIONAL western watercolors work - these are seriously not the same, and again, they're not gouache, they really are a secret third thing, but the magic of how they are a little different really shines when you use them. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2026 by Tracey
    • Great pigment
Style: 48 colors
I've had these now for about 3 months and I use them regularly. You can hardly tell I've even used them. There is a lot of product in this set. The colors are great and I would purchase it again.
Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2026 by Lisa Smegner
    • Good quality but half full pans
Style: 48 colors
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolors are good quality, saturated, and fast dissolvable. Strong pigment, easy to use, but the pans are half full, as most of negative feedbacks mention. They are also the same size in all sets, interchangeable and replaceable, which is a good idea. Flimsy box of carton but they can be moved in a better box as you work, selecting only whet you need. They may come broken from transportation but they have a film over and the pieces are not lost, just need a bit of water to stick them back in the pan. The quantity of color in a pan will be enough for 2-3 big artworks of a professional painter. Since we do not use them all in the same time, the set will be uneven consumed and fast. They cannot be used directly from the pan, if you work on a transparent watercolor painting, must be diluted on another well to keep the same color, because they are very concentrated, saturated colors. If dry the color will crack but can be activated fast with water. They are specially made for oriental painting where you do not re-touch the work but with a bit of patience can be used by a professional if you like the pigment. Uneven balance between value and quantity. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2023 by OggyDoggy
    • Lovely Japanese Watercolor Set
Style: 48 colors
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These are fun, lovely paints. I am an absolute beginner and have enjoyed painting with these especially if I will be embellishing the finished painting. What I learned: -These can be opaque if used with little water. -Layering can result in a shiny surface. -Large pans, but fairly thin layer of paint (about half full). I calculated approximately 3.86 ml per pan (with the help of AI 'cause I don't do math). -Mixing is easy in porcelain or ceramic palettes. Plastic palettes stain badly. -These move well wet on wet. Interesting results. -I use a lot of yellow. -Fun! I love these paints. I also paint with tube watercolors which are completely different. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2026 by Michele in TX

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