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Caran d’Ache at Kadmium — Australia’s Largest Range of Swiss-Made Colour
Discover the world of Caran d’Ache at Kadmium. Founded in Geneva in 1915, Caran d’Ache has earned global respect for the elegance of its design, the purity of its pigments and the precision of its Swiss-made craftsmanship. At Kadmium, we’re proud to offer Australia’s largest Caran d’Ache range—from professional coloured pencils and pastels to writing instruments and inks—available online and in store at Ultimo (Sydney) and Coffs Harbour.
Behind every Caran d’Ache drawing or writing instrument is a team of skilled craftspeople working under one roof in Geneva. Decades-honed techniques, meticulous hand processes and rigorous quality control come together to produce tools that feel refined, perform flawlessly and last. That commitment to Swiss Made quality is the hallmark you can see—and feel—every time you make a mark.
Caran d’Ache pairs creativity and technical innovation with a clear sense of responsibility: nurturing education, respecting the environment and championing long-term craftsmanship. Those values guide material choices, manufacturing processes and collaborations with artists and cultural partners around the world.
Caran d’Ache’s passion for colour spans coloured pencils, graphite, pastels and gouache. A broad palette—developed from carefully selected pigments—delivers exceptional purity, consistency and lightfastness so artists can create with confidence, from early studies to exhibition works.