For over 100 years, Gondola Pastels have been carefully handcrafted one by one by craftsmen in Kyoto, Japan.

The 18 colors in this set are particularly tied to the distinct seasons of Kyoto and have names such as "Wisteria Trellis in Byodoin Temple" and "Tadasu Forest Green after the Rain".  You might notice that the green of the box looks like green tea..