--- product_id: 164041172 title: "Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolour Paint Set, 48 Colours, Made in Japan" brand: "kuretake" price: "¥27936" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/164041172-kuretake-gansai-tambi-watercolour-paint-set-48-colours-made-in store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # 48 vivid, opaque colors large pans for brush precision ACMI-certified non-toxic pigments Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolour Paint Set, 48 Colours, Made in Japan **Brand:** kuretake **Price:** ¥27936 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your art game with Japan’s iconic watercolor set — don’t just paint, create a masterpiece! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolour Paint Set, 48 Colours, Made in Japan by kuretake - **How much does it cost?** ¥27936 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/164041172-kuretake-gansai-tambi-watercolour-paint-set-48-colours-made-in) ## Best For - kuretake enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted kuretake brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Gift-Ready Elegance:** Sophisticated Japanese packaging with safe, water-based pigments - • **Brush-Friendly Design:** Oversized pans perfect for both delicate details and bold strokes - • **Vibrant Spectrum Mastery:** 48 rich, nature-inspired colors that pop with every stroke - • **All-in-One Palette & Chart:** Integrated mixing surface plus color guide for seamless creativity - • **Effortless Layering & Washes:** Smooth drying with no harsh edges for flawless blending ## Overview The Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolour Paint Set offers 48 vivid, opaque colors inspired by nature, crafted in Japan with smooth, non-granulating pigments. Designed for versatile techniques, its large pans accommodate precise brush control and effortless layering. The set includes a protective palette and color chart, uses ACMI-certified non-toxic pigments, and features elegant packaging—making it a perfect gift for professional artists and creative millennials seeking premium quality and artistic expression. ## Description 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. ## 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 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Age Range Description | Kid | | Asin | B07TS69L3R | | Best Sellers Rank | 15,471 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) 104 in Paints | | Brand Name | Kuretake | | Colour | Multicolor | | Colour Code | Multicolour | | Container Type | Pallet | | Country Of Origin | Japan | | Coverage | Adjustable | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (11,627) 4.8 out of 5 stars | | Dry Time In Hours | 24 | | Finish Type | Adjustable | | Full Cure Time | 24 Hours | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04901427305227 | | Included Components | Palette | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Is Waterproof | True | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Type Name | Paint Set | | Item Volume | 1.5 Kilograms | | Item Weight | 0.5 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Kuretake | | Model Name | Gansai Tambi | | Model Number | KUMC20-48V | | Paint Type | Watercolour | | Part Number | MC20/48V | | Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) | | Special Features | Water-based pigment | | Specific Uses For Product | Interior | | Surface Recommendation | Paper | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Water Resistance Level | Waterproof | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Kuretake - **Colour:** Multicolor - **Finish type:** Adjustable - **Item volume:** 1.5 Kilograms - **Paint type:** Watercolour - **Size:** 1 Count (Pack of 1) - **Special feature:** Water-based pigment - **Specific uses for product:** Interior - **Surface recommendation:** Paper - **Unit count:** 1.0 count ## Images ![Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolour Paint Set, 48 Colours, Made in Japan - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61IOWCEaHUL.jpg) ![Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolour Paint Set, 48 Colours, Made in Japan - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71o8X23FPVL.jpg) ![Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolour Paint Set, 48 Colours, Made in Japan - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61QFPfVro0L.jpg) ![Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolour Paint Set, 48 Colours, Made in Japan - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619nywF6o1L.jpg) ![Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolour Paint Set, 48 Colours, Made in Japan - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61enifktaSL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style Name** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: what size is each pan please?** A: The pans are full size and slightly larger than European 'large' pans and shallower . The paint quality is exceptional for the price. Rich vibrant colours and creamy. **Q: how many colours to this set** A: This set has 48 pans. 6 rows of 8 pans. I bought this set recently and have been impressed with the range of colours and ease of use. They wet quickly, the colour lifts off easily and I enjoy using them. I have since bought the pastel 6 and the gem 6 sets. Also very nice paints. I like the large pan size. **Q: Do these include pearl colours shimmering gansai with pearly colours ?** A: No. These are all plain colours with no mica. They are a delight to work with as they are creamy and take only seconds to become usable once wet.. **Q: Is this the full range of Kuretake colours ?** A: No ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A mix between gouache and watercolours, all in a lovely green box. *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 22 June 2015* There's a huge amount of hype around these paints, rave reviews and accolades on You Tube. I'm afraid I couldn't resist. They arrived promptly, a nice suprise as they came direct from Japan. The box is quite large 32x20cm ( approx) and a solid card box. In the lid is a chart to fill the paint colours in. It's all in Japenese, except for the numbers. This chart corresponds to the layout/ order of the paints. They are in white trays approximately 4.5x 2.5 cms, and are named in Japenese but numbered. I would definately urge you to fill this chart in, and I've also done a larger one on water colour paper, as it's hard to really see what the colours are, as many are similar in appearance or too dark to see. For example; there appear to be a great many similar reds, but in fact there is a great selection of a wide spectrum. I went for the 36 colours, as I wanted the gold. This box has a super array of colours, they are really good pigment, and a creamy consistency , more like a gouache than traditional watercolours. There is a very slight sheen in the colours, a bit like the sheen you get from coloured inks. The white is very slightly shiny, and the pearlescent white very shiny indeed. There is no silver, but a pewter type colour and a coppery gold. I've really enjoyed playing with these paints, and am glad I went for the larger set. I think they are good value for money, as they are high quality pigmented paints, that can be used as water colours with Lots of water, or a very creamy opaque paint. So a versatile addition to any artist, and a good starter set to someone who is perhaps nervous of watercolours. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Colourful, quality, fun paints *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 26 April 2026* They come on a sturdy box, and the paint colours are contained in larger pans. The colours themselves make a very lively combination, not jarring and each one is quite unusual. I tried them out on hot pressed and not paper. Some colours granulated nicely and that was a nice effect. Others push the underlying colour around, again, a pleasing effect. I've yet to find out how much paint is in each pan and which colours I use most. I wish these colours were available in tubes individually as buying a whole set when one runs out would be a very expensive proposition. So, will use for graphics so that I use most of them if not all before I purchase again.In all, a super fun buy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The disappearing parcel and the amazing Kuretaki paints *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 20 August 2021* On the evening of the day these paints were due to be delivered I received an email from Amazon to say they had been delivered successfully and that the package was accepted by a male resident of the household. None of this was true. No package was delivered to our home. No male resident accepted receipt of the package. We searched for the package in case it had been left in a safe place. It had not. There are many to choose from in our front garden, used successfully by other delivery personal. The following morning, our postman, Tom, discovered the package in my neighbour's porch. Knowing they were away in France, he checked for correct name and address. Realising it was addressed to me and not the residents of our neighbour's house, he passed the package to me. I would like to know who the mysterious male resident is that the Amazon delivery person passed my parcel to. This delivery person must have an amazingly long arm to reach all the way to France. So much for truthful and accurate tracking!I have searched a long time to find these Kuretaki paints in a set of 48, at a price I could just afford. Seeing them on Amazon at £50 and a few pence, with free delivery on prime, I jumped at a chance to buy them and deleted the equivalent set priced at £65 and then some for postage on my eBay site. Amazon represented great value. The box is a cool shade of olive green with a chop or cartouche of gold Japanese writing down the centre. Inside the paints are fixed in place by a neat see through plastic cover, below which is a glorious site of the most amazing range of watercolour/ gouache paints in kingsized pans. The box has the names of the colours charted out on the inside of the lid, on the base of the box and on a smaller free sheet of paper, both in Japanese characters and in English. Each pan has the Japanese colour symbols on it's base. This could be a great way to learn a little Japanese. This is a beautifully presented set of paints. I have already bought a few examples as single pans and have been impressed by the ease of wetting and release of paint from the pan. The large size allows the use of larger brushes when doing larger washes. Colour intensity is high, as is luminosity and coverage. They can be used as watercolour or gouache depending on the amount of water used with them. They are a joy to use. Really looking forward to preparing the colour swatches that have been included in the box for your convenience. I can't wait to get started. ## Frequently Bought Together - Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI Watercolor Paint Set 48 Colors, Professional-quality art supplies for artists adult painting sketching, Non-Toxic, Made in Japan - ARTEGRIA Watercolor Brush Set, 10 Soft Synthetic Squirrel Paint Brushes, Including Pointed Rounds, Flats, Dagger, Oval Wash --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/164041172-kuretake-gansai-tambi-watercolour-paint-set-48-colours-made-in](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/164041172-kuretake-gansai-tambi-watercolour-paint-set-48-colours-made-in) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-09-19*