--- product_id: 47870331 title: "Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolour Paint Set, 36 Colors, Made in Japan" price: "$137.34" currency: USD in_stock: true url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/47870331-kuretake-gansai-tambi-watercolour-paint-set-36-colors-made-in store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 36 vivid, opaque colors large pans for versatile brush use handcrafted in Japan, 120+ years heritage Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolour Paint Set, 36 Colors, Made in Japan **Price:** $137.34 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your art with Japan’s timeless watercolor mastery! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolour Paint Set, 36 Colors, Made in Japan - **How much does it cost?** $137.34 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/47870331-kuretake-gansai-tambi-watercolour-paint-set-36-colors-made-in) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Brush-Friendly Design:** Oversized pans accommodate both fine detail and broad strokes effortlessly. - • **Vibrant Spectrum Mastery:** 36 rich, lightfast colors inspired by nature’s palette for professional-grade artwork. - • **Tradition Meets Innovation:** Handcrafted Japanese watercolors with creamy, smooth consistency and unique pigment ink technology. - • **Elegant Gift-Ready Packaging:** Sophisticated washi overlay box—perfect for gifting or elevating your creative space. - • **Replaceable Pans, Endless Creativity:** Individual pans can be swapped out, ensuring your palette evolves with your artistic journey. ## Overview The Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI Watercolor Paint Set offers 36 handcrafted, vivid, and opaque Japanese watercolors with a creamy, blendable texture. Designed for professional artists, these large pans support versatile brushwork and feature replaceable colors. Celebrating over 120 years of Japanese craftsmanship, this set combines traditional techniques with innovative pigment ink technology, all elegantly packaged for gifting or personal inspiration. ## Description Contains 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one and 2-octyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one. May produce an allergic reaction. ## Features - Contains 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one and 2-octyl-2H-isothiazol-3-one. May produce an allergic reaction. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Age Range Description | Adult | | Asin | B001MPA6W4 | | Best Sellers Rank | 27,875 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) 177 in Paints | | Brand Name | Kuretake | | Colour | 36 colours | | Colour Code | #FF0000 | | Container Type | Tin | | Country Of Origin | Japan | | Coverage | 360-432 m²/36L | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (11,515) 4.8 out of 5 stars | | Dry Time In Hours | 24 | | Finish Type | Adjustable | | Full Cure Time | 24 Hours | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04901427171846 | | Included Components | Protective Sheet, Color Chart | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Is Waterproof | False | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Part Number | MC20/36V | | Item Type Name | Paint Set | | Item Volume | 0.5 Kilograms | | Item Weight | 1.14 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Kuretake | | Model Name | MC20/24V/NW | | Model Number | MC20/36V | | Paint Type | Watercolour | | Part Number | MC20/36V | | Product Warranty | 12 | | Size | 36 Count (Pack of 1) | | Special Features | Water-based pigment | | Specific Uses For Product | Arts & Crafts | | Surface Recommendation | Paper, Wood | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Upc | 046926698181 044935493551 | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Kuretake - **Colour:** 36 colours - **Finish type:** Adjustable - **Item volume:** 0.5 Kilograms - **Paint type:** Watercolour - **Size:** 36 Count (Pack of 1) - **Special feature:** Water-based pigment - **Specific uses for product:** Arts & Crafts - **Surface recommendation:** Paper, Wood - **Unit count:** 1.0 count ## Images ![Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolour Paint Set, 36 Colors, Made in Japan - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/718RKMvV0mL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Are these of a professional quality as far as lightfastness and pigment quality?** A: According to the write-up on the underneath of the lid of the box where these water colours reside (the only bit I could understand as the rest is written in Japanese), they conform to ASTM D 4236 so, yes, they ought to be lightfast. The pigment is lovely, really vibrant and gorgeous. The pans of colour are also huge, no doubt due to Asian brushes usually being bigger and thicker, like the Calligraphy ones for example, than Western ones, so you get a lot for the money you're paying for these.Please refer to this link for confirmation: https://www.amazon.com/Kuretake-MC2036V-Gansai-Tambi-Color/dp/B00KERVO72?SubscriptionId=12NVBQD5T6H4YCPVYZ82&tag=typeright-ae-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B00KERVO72 **Q: Will these paints show up on black paper?** A: yes and no, it does with a thick layer of the paint **Q: Can these paints be used as gouache, rather than watercolour?** A: A watercolourist may find them to be "opaque" but someone who works with gouache will find them very transparent. Gansai is not truly like either watercolour or gouache in the Western sense, and is pigments in a glue binder (which varies by colour and by brand) used as a convenient stand in for hand grinding pigments and mixing with glue in Japanese Nihonga, like a practice paint I suppose. **Q: Please how long does it take to arrive from Japan to UK? Thank you** A: Thank you for your question. It is a little different from the setting of Amazon, but it is as follows.After receiving the order...Expedited delivery ; from 6 days to 10 daysStandard delivery ; from 2 weeks to 3 weeks(if it passes through customs smoothly ) ## Frequently Bought Together - Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI Watercolor Paint Set 36 Colors, Professional-quality art supplies for artists adult painting sketching, Non-Toxic, Made in Japan - Hapikalor Watercolor Paper Pad, 9"x12" Water Color Paper, 140lb/300gsm Artist Painting Drawing Paper Book, Art Supplies for Adults Kids, Watercolors, Watercolor Paint Set, Sketchbook, Journal, Teal - Sable Watercolor Brushes Professional, Fuumuui 8Pcs Sable Brush Set Variety Shapes with Flat, Round Pointed, Cat's Tongue Oval Wash Perfect for Watercolor Acrylic Gouache Inks Painting --- ## 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.us/products/47870331-kuretake-gansai-tambi-watercolour-paint-set-36-colors-made-in](https://www.desertcart.us/products/47870331-kuretake-gansai-tambi-watercolour-paint-set-36-colors-made-in) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-08-22*