Japanese watercolour
Gansai is the Japanese form of watercolour: the pigment sits in a gum binder in a shallow pan, and lifts with a wet brush like any watercolour — but the colours are more opaque than Western transparent watercolour, so they cover well and show up even on dark or coloured paper. Kuretake has made ink in Nara since 1902, and Gansai Tambi is its watercolour range, used for etegami (illustrated postcards), sumi-e, sketching, calligraphy and illustration.
Replace what you use
Everyone uses some colours faster than others. White — for tints and highlights — and the earth colours go first in most palettes. Single pans mean you top up only what you need.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUSTIONS (FAQ)
Will these fit my set?
Yes — they fit Gansai Tambi palettes.
Which colours are opaque?
White is the most opaque; all Gansai colours are more opaque than Western watercolour.