Kuretake Gansai Tambi 6 Sumi Color Set

Create rich, expressive washes with this sumi color watercolor set, inspired by traditional Japanese ink techniques.

The Kuretake Gansai Tambi sumi color set features six deep, expressive tones inspired by traditional Japanese ink and the colors of nature. These vivid, opaque watercolors are formulated using over 120 years of ink-making expertise, resulting in smooth, non-granulating pans that dry with a subtle sheen.

Gansai Tambi colors can be diluted for watercolor-like washes or used more heavily for gouache-style opacity. This sumi color set offers rich, tranquil hues ideal for illustration, calligraphy, and expressive painting. Crafted in Japan, these watercolors provide exceptional blendability and control.