Beautiful golden, pearl-tinted Gansai colors.
They can be used to express a variety of shimmering effects such as elegance, or boldness and strength.
These high-caliber watercolors are blendable and have a creamy-smooth feel that show up well on dark paper.

6 lustrous Gansai in pearl colors.
Enjoy the luminous glitter and pearlescent colors on either black or white paper.

Metallic-tinted Gansai that sparkle like gemstones.
With excellent opacity, the deep colors embellish the paper and stand out boldly.
By dissolving it with a small amount of water, it can color beautifully even on dark paper.

Gansai colors that reflect various color tones depending on the angle from which it is viewed.
It shines in pale, pearly tones on white paper, and displays a strong, metallic color on dark-colored paper.

Deep, tranquil Gansai Tambi colors with a matte texture and finish specific to graphite.
Polishing the surface of Graphite Gansai (once dry) reveals a metallic luster.
Altered to have a deep, calming color that reflects a similar color and texture of graphite, it can be used immediately after diluting it with water.

The colors of these Gansai watercolors separate to create whimsical and dreamy effects.
The degree of color separation and blurring may vary depending on the type of paper used.
You can enjoy greater changes in color by dissolving the watercolors in lots of water and letting the colors separate on your palette before painting.

The colors of these Gansai watercolors separate to create whimsical and dreamy effects.
The degree of color separation and blurring may vary depending on the type of paper used.
You can enjoy greater changes in color by dissolving the watercolors in lots of water and letting the colors separate on your palette before painting.

We have utilized the expertise and techniques developed over 120 years of ink making to develop these Gansai colors which have six particularly deep sumi-like color tones.