--- product_id: 486584068 title: "Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor Paint Set, 24 Art nouveau Colours, Japan" brand: "kuretake" price: "$83.77" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/486584068-kuretake-gansai-tambi-watercolor-paint-set-24-art-nouveau-colours store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # 24 vivid, opaque colors palette & color chart included large pans for brush versatility Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor Paint Set, 24 Art nouveau Colours, Japan **Brand:** kuretake **Price:** $83.77 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎨 Elevate your craft with Japan’s timeless watercolor mastery! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor Paint Set, 24 Art nouveau Colours, Japan by kuretake - **How much does it cost?** $83.77 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/486584068-kuretake-gansai-tambi-watercolor-paint-set-24-art-nouveau-colours) ## 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 - • **Brush-Friendly Large Pans:** Oversized pans accommodate both fine detail and broad strokes, empowering your artistic dexterity. - • **Eco-Conscious & Gift-Ready:** ACMI-certified non-toxic pigments in elegant packaging—ideal for gifting or elevating your studio setup. - • **Vibrant Art Nouveau Palette:** 24 traditional Japanese watercolors inspired by nature’s richest hues for standout creativity. - • **Effortless Layering & Washes:** Smooth, non-granulated paints that blend seamlessly without harsh edges—perfect for professional flat washes. - • **Smart Palette & Swatch Guide:** Integrated mixing sheet and color chart keep your workflow organized and your colors perfectly matched. ## Overview The Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor Paint Set features 24 vivid, opaque colors rooted in traditional Japanese artistry. Designed with large pans for versatile brush use, these smooth, non-granulated paints dry with a subtle sheen and blend effortlessly for flawless layering and washes. The set includes a practical palette sheet and color chart for easy mixing and swatching. Non-toxic and elegantly packaged, it’s a premium choice for professional artists and discerning creatives seeking authentic, high-quality watercolors. ## 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 - 24 Vivid Colors: Gansai is traditional Japanese watercolor, utilizing colors that are based off those seen in nature, meaning they are vivid and opaque; pans are carefully filled with paint that is smooth, not granulated, and dries with a slight shiny finish - Flexible Techniques: Paints do not leave hard edges when dry, making flat-washes easy to accomplish, and are easy to layer with proper technique - 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 - Palette & Color Chart Included: Within each Gansai Tambi set is a protective sheet that not only keeps your pans from shifting but can be used as a palette mixer; each box also includes a color chart so you can swatch the colors yourself and distinguish between them quickly - Non-Toxic, Gift-Ready: Water-based pigment is ACMI-certified, and packaged in a simple cardboard box with elegant green washi overlay; perfect for gifts ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Age Range Description | Adult | | Asin | B0B87XPWB2 | | Best Sellers Rank | 19,542 in Home & Kitchen (See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen) 130 in Paints | | Brand Name | Kuretake | | Colour | green | | Colour Code | #008000 | | Container Type | Box | | Country Of Origin | Japan | | Coverage | Adjustable | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (11,565) 4.8 out of 5 stars | | Dry Time In Hours | 4 | | Finish Type | Matte | | Full Cure Time | 24 Hours | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04901427329797 | | Included Components | Brush | | Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor | | Is Waterproof | False | | Item Form | Liquid | | Item Volume | 0.3 Kilograms | | Item Weight | 100 Grams | | Manufacturer | Kuretake | | Model Name | Kuretake GANSAI Tambi Set | | Model Number | MC20/24VII | | Paint Type | Watercolour | | Part Number | MC20/24VII | | Size | 330g | | Special Features | Water-based pigment | | Specific Uses For Product | artists and crafters | | Surface Recommendation | Paper | | Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Kuretake - **Colour:** green - **Finish type:** Matte - **Indoor/Outdoor usage:** Indoor - **Item volume:** 0.3 Kilograms - **Paint type:** Watercolour - **Size:** 330g - **Special feature:** Water-based pigment - **Specific uses for product:** artists and crafters - **Surface recommendation:** Paper ## Images ![Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor Paint Set, 24 Art nouveau Colours, Japan - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71vnlDEzhCL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Why isn't this product shipping, weeks after the order and delivery date have passed?** A: We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused you. If you placed the order from seller "Kuretake-Arts", all orders are fulfilled by Amazon. We recommend you contact Amazon customer support about this case. **Q: on other pages report that it's toxic, so it's or not?** A: It is not toxic as AP marked. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ FANTASTIC PAINTS FOR EVERY LEVEL OF ARTIST *by on Reviewed in the United Kingdom 30 July 2026* I have to say that these paints have now taken pride of place over my other expensive water colour paint sets.They are rich and creamy, opaque and lay on my cotton watercolour paper beautifully.I have got a few Kuretake products and find them all of good quality and very competitively priced amongst the high end paints, they certainly hold their own when it comes to quality. they also sit well on paper and not just dissolve into the paper. I am definitely in love with these paints and have no qualms about recommending them for both armature and professional artists alike. ## Frequently Bought Together - Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI Watercolor Paint Set 24 Colors II - Art nouveau, Professional-quality art supplies for artists adult painting aketching, Non-Toxic, Made in Japan - ARTEGRIA Watercolor Brush Set, 10 Soft Synthetic Squirrel Paint Brushes, Including Pointed Rounds, Flats, Dagger, Oval Wash - 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 --- ## 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/486584068-kuretake-gansai-tambi-watercolor-paint-set-24-art-nouveau-colours](https://www.desertcart.us/products/486584068-kuretake-gansai-tambi-watercolor-paint-set-24-art-nouveau-colours) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-09-02*