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product_id: 164041172
title: "Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI Watercolor paint set 48 colours, Professional-quality art supplies for artists sketching, Non-Toxic, Made in Japan"
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# 48 vivid, opaque colors larger pans for versatile brush use authentic Japanese craftsmanship Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI Watercolor paint set 48 colours, Professional-quality art supplies for artists sketching, Non-Toxic, Made in Japan

**Brand:** kuretake
**Price:** € 182.69
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Elevate your art game with Japan’s iconic 48-color watercolor set — don’t just paint, make a statement!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI Watercolor paint set 48 colours, Professional-quality art supplies for artists sketching, Non-Toxic, Made in Japan by kuretake
- **How much does it cost?** € 182.69 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Vibrant 48-Color Spectrum:** Unlock your full creative potential with a rich palette inspired by nature’s finest hues.
- • **Elegant Gift-Ready Packaging:** Arrives in a stylish washi-overlay box, perfect for gifting or elevating your own creative sanctuary.
- • **Traditional Japanese Quality:** Crafted in Japan with over a century of expertise, ensuring premium, non-toxic pigments with a subtle sheen finish.
- • **Versatile Water-Based Pigments:** Use as watercolor or gouache—dilute for translucency or apply thick for bold opacity, adapting to your artistic mood.
- • **Generous Pan Size for Brush Freedom:** Larger pans mean effortless blending and smooth washes, whether you wield a fine detail brush or a broad stroke.

## Overview

The Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI Watercolor Paint Set offers 48 vibrant, opaque colors in large pans designed for versatile brushwork. Made in Japan with traditional techniques, these non-toxic, water-based pigments dry with a subtle sheen and can be used as both watercolor and gouache. Packaged elegantly, this professional-quality set is perfect for artists seeking rich, blendable colors and a premium creative experience.

## Description

Product Description

Review: Colourful, quality, fun paints - 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.
Review: Great quality sensible price - Brilliant set of quality colours at a sensible price, the tray and blocks are great for storage or going out lasts ages

## Features

- Contains 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2h)-one, 2-octyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one. May produce an allergic reaction.
- [GANSAI TAMBI] It is traditional, Japanese watercolor, developing colors that are based off of those seen in nature. Colors are vivid and opaque, and pans are carefully fill so that the paint is smooth, rather than granulated, and dries with a slight sheen. Individual pans are replaceable.
- [Ink] Unique technology allows for the development of pigment ink that leaves flat-washes easily, while remaining easy to blend. Gansai Tambi ink can be diluted to create a more watercolor-like picture, while still remaining bright and opaque, or can be used as a gauche by limiting water dilution. Ink dries with a slight sheen
- [Brush Dexterity] Gansai Tambi Pans are much larger than typical watercolor pans, giving you the ability to use both small or large brushes quite easily.
- [Ideal Gift Set] Packaged in a simple cardboard box with elegant green washi overlay. Perfect for gifts.
- Kuretake Co., Ltd. founded in 1902 and celebrate 120th anniversary this year, so Kuretake introduced “Art nouveau” tastes into Gansai Tambi new set, which was a trend in Europe back in our year of the establishment. The concept is based in “Art nouveau” though, balanced colors are chosen, and you can create any illustration only with this set.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07TS69L3R |
| Age Range Description | Kid |
| Best Sellers Rank | 27,175 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 176 in Paints |
| Brand | Kuretake |
| Brand Name | Kuretake |
| Colour | Multicolor |
| Colour Code | #00FF00 |
| Container Type | Pallet |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Coverage | Adjustable |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 11,271 Reviews |
| Dry Time In Hours | 24 |
| Finish Type | Adjustable |
| 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 |
| Item volume | 1.5 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Kuretake |
| Model Name | MC20/24V/NW |
| Model Number | KUMC20-48V |
| Paint Type | Watercolour |
| Part Number | MC20/48V |
| Size | 48 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Special Features | Water-based pigment |
| Special feature | 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

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Colourful, quality, fun paints
*by S***D on 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great quality sensible price
*by M***S on 12 July 2026*

Brilliant set of quality colours at a sensible price, the tray and blocks are great for storage or going out lasts ages

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A mix between gouache and watercolours, all in a lovely green box.
*by S***E on 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.

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