The 1920s - This set represents the opulence and innovation of the decade: the Art Deco art and design movement, Japanese lacquerware, and Prohibition-era underground parties. Sparkling gold and pearlescent pink recall an evening of champagne and strawberries. Bright, luminescent shades of pink and red evoke the lustre of Japanese urushi-lacquered trinket boxes. Deep, warm greens are reminiscent of jade and absinthe, speakeasies and green lights across the water.

Included is a blank letterpress swatch card featuring each individual colour name to be painted in for colour referencing. This can come in handy as appearances can be deceiving and each colour is only revealed once wet and set to paper!

We recommend the Aquarella (off-white) and Aquarello (white) for the perfect paper pairing.

Illustration by Maria-Ines Gul 

Length: 12.5cm
Width: 10.5cm
Depth: 1.5cm
Weight: 115g
Material: Gansai watercolour paints, plastic, cardboard, paper 
Included: 8 colours in chiyogami paper presentation box including a blank letterpress swatch card which can be painted in for colour reference. 
Vegetarian/Vegan: No (contains gelatine glue binder)
Non-toxic

Made in Japan

Colour Breakdown:
63 - Paaru Daidai - Pearlescent orange
75 - Rumi-Roozu - Luminous rose
58 - Seikin - Blue-gold
29 - Koubai - Japanese Apricot - also known as Japanese plum, this colour is named after much beloved subject matter for painting and poetry in East Asia. 
61 - Touou - Often translated to gamboge, a pigment made from tapping resin, this Japanese equivalent was once made from yellow grass flowers of the same name and first appears in texts referenced since the Nara period 710 - 794AD
221 - Tokiwa-iro - Evergreen; this colour in traditional Japanese refers to the longevity and unchanging nature of evergreen leaves, seen as good luck in Edo period Japan. 
155 - Joushu - Upper vermillion 
127 - Aokusa - Grass green

These Japanese artist watercolours are made from a blend of natural minerals, plant gums, and approved artist pigments to produce rich, vibrant colour that’s safe and non-toxic. They contain no heavy metals such as lead or cadmium and are classed as non-hazardous under UK safety regulations. The paints are odourless, water-soluble, and suitable for adult artistic use only. Avoid eating, drinking, or smoking while painting, and wash hands after use. If paint gets in your eyes, rinse well with clean water; if swallowed, rinse your mouth and seek advice if unwell. Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and keep out of reach of children and pets. Allow rinse water to settle before disposal and throw away the dried residue responsibly, rather than pouring coloured water straight down the drain. These paints are safe to handle, transport, and use when used as intended for art and creative work.

Calcium carbonate, kaolin, gum arabic, starch sugar, glycerin, water, colour pigments.