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product_id: 128099855
title: "Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI Watercolor Paint Set, 48 Colors, Professional-quality for artists and crafters, for kids, adult, Made in Japan"
brand: "kuretake"
price: "KSh24355"
currency: KES
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reviews_count: 13
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# 48 vivid, opaque colors includes palette & color chart large pans for versatile brush use Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI Watercolor Paint Set, 48 Colors, Professional-quality for artists and crafters, for kids, adult, Made in Japan

**Brand:** kuretake
**Price:** KSh24355
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Unlock your creative flow with Japan’s iconic watercolor mastery!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI Watercolor Paint Set, 48 Colors, Professional-quality for artists and crafters, for kids, adult, Made in Japan by kuretake
- **How much does it cost?** KSh24355 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

- • **Generous Pan Size:** Larger pans let you effortlessly switch between fine detail and bold washes with any brush size.
- • **Vibrant 48-Color Spectrum:** Experience nature-inspired hues that pop with rich opacity and a subtle glossy finish.
- • **Seamless Layering & Washes:** Smooth, non-granulated paint dries without hard edges for flawless blending and layering.
- • **Elegant Gift-Ready Packaging:** ACMI-certified, non-toxic pigments housed in a sleek washi-wrapped box—perfect for gifting or elevating your studio.
- • **Integrated Palette & Color Guide:** Mix colors on the protective sheet and quickly identify shades with the included swatch chart.

## Overview

The Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor Paint Set offers 48 professional-quality, traditional Japanese watercolors known for their vivid, opaque colors and smooth, glossy finish. Featuring larger pans for versatile brushwork, seamless layering capabilities, and an included palette and color chart, this non-toxic set is ideal for artists and crafters seeking rich, nature-inspired hues. Packaged elegantly with gift appeal, it’s a must-have for elevating any creative collection.

## Description

Gansai Tambi are Eastern Watercolors, available in 48 colors that are based off colors found in nature, and so they are vibrant without being overly saturated. Due to their richness and opaqueness, Gansai are semi-transparent and can be used as a gouache unless mixed heavily with water.

Review: Japanese Watercolor - Kuretake Gansi Tambi watercolor palettes come in a variety of beautiful colors. The pans are quite large and hold a lot of paint. The palettes are held in cardboard boxes and are OK but I wish Kurtake would sell metal palette boxes that would fit the pans. I’d be fine buying them separately. The paint is different than standard professional watercolors but it is very good quality. It is highly granulating and when applied to wet paper moves beautifully and is fun to use. The paint dries nicely too and maintains its color. I’m glad that I added Kurtake to my collection of watercolor paints.
Review: Good Quality Watercolor Paints & Nice Variety of Colors - Very pretty colors in this smaller set. They cover nicely and I have had no complaints about them. I have purchased multiple sets of this brand and really like them.

## Features

- [48 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 and 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.
- [Beautiful Packaging, Ideal for Gift-giving] 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07R7XGHJW |
| Batteries Included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Battery Cell Type | Alkaline |
| Best Sellers Rank | #16,452 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #376 in Art Paints |
| Brand | Kuretake |
| Color | 48 Colors |
| Coverage | Opaque |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,143) |
| Date First Available | April 30, 2019 |
| Dry Time In Hours | 4 |
| Finish | Gloss |
| Finish Type | Gloss |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00847340037965 |
| Included Components | Pallete |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Form | Solid |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Item Volume | 48 Centiliters |
| Item Weight | 1.31 pounds |
| Item model number | MC20/48V |
| Manufacturer | Kuretake |
| Model Name | Gansai Tambi |
| Package Information | Box |
| Paint Type | Watercolor |
| Part Number | MC20/48V |
| Product Dimensions | 11.61 x 9.25 x 0.67 inches |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Special Feature | Non Toxic |
| Special Features | Non Toxic |
| Specific Uses For Product | Pans |
| Style | 48 Color Set |
| Surface Recommendation | Cardboard |
| UPC | 847340037965 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Kuretake
- **Color:** 48 Colors
- **Finish Type:** Gloss
- **Item Volume:** 48 Centiliters
- **Paint Type:** Watercolor
- **Size:** 1 Count (Pack of 1)
- **Special Feature:** Non Toxic
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Pans
- **Surface Recommendation:** Cardboard
- **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count

## Images

![Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI Watercolor Paint Set, 48 Colors, Professional-quality for artists and crafters, for kids, adult, Made in Japan - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61fARpO0bZL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How do these compare to the MozArt  Komorebi Japanese Watercolor?**
A: I got the 36 palette and the smaller shimmer set (6) and I will say, these are stunning. Don’t know about the compared set, but these pans are going to last for a long time, even with watercoloring everyday. I don’t watercolor as often as I did at first, but I have only replaced a few pans. Google this set and find where you can buy individual refills. Amazon doesn’t like competition or I’d put the company name, but then they might not publish this response. See if you can buy refills for the other set, if not, grab this one and google refills for it, it’s in the US.

**Q: Are these opaque enough so you can "go light over dark" with them? In other words, can they work a little like guache?**
A: It depends on how much you water them down.

**Q: Relatively new to water color painting ..can anyone tell me what the name/type of paint brush that appears in the short video ? It looks water filled?**
A: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075H32VSD?ref=myi_title_dp&th=1 is the one you are looking for.
You can fill the water in the brush and squeeze to paint or wash itself.

**Q: Is the paint permanent after they dry (on paper) or can they be reworked?**
A: I have layered with no obvious color pickup from the wash underneath, but the wash was was completely dry.  The colors are vibrant and on linen watercolor paper, there is a nice sheen, not distracting, I have read that is to be expected when using watercolor paints with honey as a component.  The more I use this brand of pan paints the more I like them. I hope that I will be able to purchas the individual pans when they need replacing. I have not been disappointed. I use a ceramic plate to mix the colors. When using a plastic pallet the color beads up. I don't know if this is normal for I am just a beginner.  Best wishes on your watercolor art journey.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Japanese Watercolor
*by D***A on July 22, 2025*

Kuretake Gansi Tambi watercolor palettes come in a variety of beautiful colors. The pans are quite large and hold a lot of paint. The palettes are held in cardboard boxes and are OK but I wish Kurtake would sell metal palette boxes that would fit the pans. I’d be fine buying them separately. The paint is different than standard professional watercolors but it is very good quality. It is highly granulating and when applied to wet paper moves beautifully and is fun to use. The paint dries nicely too and maintains its color. I’m glad that I added Kurtake to my collection of watercolor paints.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Quality Watercolor Paints & Nice Variety of Colors
*by C***R on December 17, 2025*

Very pretty colors in this smaller set. They cover nicely and I have had no complaints about them. I have purchased multiple sets of this brand and really like them.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great value!
*by K***S on June 12, 2025*

These are gorgeous watercolors! I've been wanting them for ages and finally treated myself to them. While they aren't the usual transparent watercolors, they are rich and vibrant in saturation. A little goes a long way. The pans are large so it's easy to use larger brushes and they'll last a long time. They are a great investment!

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*Last updated: 2026-02-27*