Caran d'Ache Toile de Jouy Pencil Set: Christmas 2026
Caran d'Ache's Toile de Jouy set of 10 colored pencils is its Christmas 2026 Geneva Edition gift box: ten water-soluble pencils in 7 pastel and 3 metallic shades, with soft 3.8 mm leads in FSC-certified cedar. The slide-open box measures 182 × 65 × 24 mm. It is Swiss-made and costs CHF 28 (about US$34) in Switzerland.
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Product facts
- Product
- Caran d'Ache Set 10 Coloured Pencils Toile de Jouy (Christmas 2026, Geneva Edition)
- Brand
- Caran d'Ache
- Brand origin
- Switzerland
- Made in
- Switzerland*
- Material
- FSC-certified cedar, water-soluble colour leads; card box
- Released
- 2026*
- Price range
- $under $5 per pencil (multi-packs divided by the count)
- Rate it
Notes on these facts
- Made by Caran d'Ache SA, Thônex-Geneva, Switzerland. Made in Switzerland: Caran d'Ache's Swiss French page says "Développé et fabriqué en Suisse" (developed and made in Switzerland) and lists Swiss Made; the pencils are stamped Swiss Made. Source. Price: example listing. Released: Part of the Toile de Jouy – Geneva Edition holiday collection; Caran d'Ache's Swiss and US shops showed it as coming soon on October 22, 2026.
- Price bands are typical US retail, checked October 2026. Conversions to US dollars are approximate, at October 2026 rates (US$1 = ¥158 = ₩1,330 = NT$32.5 = CN¥6.7 = SEK 9.9 = DKK 6.7 = ₺49.6 = C$1.41 = A$1.43 = CZK 21.7; €1 = US$1.12; £1 = US$1.32; CHF 1 = US$1.21).
Key takeaways
- It holds 10 water-soluble pencils: 7 pastel and 3 metallic shades made for this set.
- Each pencil has a soft 3.8 mm lead in FSC-certified cedar, with a colour-matched end cap.
- The box measures 182 × 65 × 24 mm (7.2 × 2.6 × 0.9 in) and weighs 140 g with the pencils.
- Caran d'Ache lists it at CHF 28 (about US$34); per pencil that falls in our $ band, under $5.
- It's made in Switzerland and is item CC3888.026.
What is the Caran d’Ache Toile de Jouy pencil set?
It’s a holiday gift box of 10 water-soluble colored pencils from Caran d’Ache’s Christmas 2026 collection, Toile de Jouy – Geneva Edition. The collection reworks the old printed-fabric style around Geneva, the Swiss maker’s home city.
Textile illustrator Suzanne Pinon drew the pattern: the Jet d’eau fountain, Lake Geneva, the Flower Clock, the Botanical Garden and other landmarks. Caran d’Ache’s description calls the pencil box’s print blue and beige, but its own product photo and Goldspot’s listing show a beige box with a burgundy panel, which is how we drew it.
What’s in the set?
Ten pencils in shades made only for this set: seven pastels and three metallics. Caran d’Ache says the palette was inspired by Geneva in winter.
| Spec | Toile de Jouy set of 10 |
|---|---|
| Pencils | 10 water-soluble colored pencils |
| Shades | 7 pastel, 3 metallic, exclusive to the set |
| Lead | Soft, water-soluble, Ø 3.8 mm |
| Wood | FSC-certified premium cedar, natural finish, colour-matched end cap |
| Markings | White hot-stamped brush, Caran d’Ache, Swiss Made, FSC |
| Box | 182 × 65 × 24 mm (7.2 × 2.6 × 0.9 in), slide-open, with a printed sleeve |
| Weight | 140 g (4.9 oz) with pencils, 77 g empty |
| Item / barcode | CC3888.026 / 7630002365642 |
| Price band | $ (under $5 per pencil) |
Goldspot says the leads are Caran d’Ache’s Supracolor Aquarelle. Caran d’Ache’s own page says only “aquarellables”, water-soluble.
How do you use watercolor pencils like these?
Draw dry, then go over the lines with a wet brush to turn them into a wash. The soft 3.8 mm lead lays down a lot of colour, which then dissolves when wet.
For more control, wet the paper first or lift colour off the lead with a damp brush. A water brush such as the Pentel Aquash is the easiest way to carry water with you.
How does it compare with Caran d’Ache’s other colored pencils?
It’s a small, seasonal water-soluble set, not a permanent artist range. Caran d’Ache’s Luminance 6901 is its permanent, lightfast, wax-based pencil, and it doesn’t dissolve in water.
| Toile de Jouy set of 10 | Luminance 6901 | |
|---|---|---|
| Water-soluble | Yes | No |
| Colours | 10, set only (7 pastel, 3 metallic) | Open stock range |
| Lead | 3.8 mm | Caran d’Ache’s permanent artist lead |
| Sold | Holiday 2026 collection | All year |
How much is it, and where can you buy it?
Caran d’Ache’s Swiss shop lists it at CHF 28 (about US$34); in the US it falls in our $ band per pencil, under $5. On October 22, 2026, both Caran d’Ache’s Swiss and US shops showed it as coming soon.
Goldspot listed it as a sneak peek the same week. The collection also has a mixed-media set with 10 Neocolor II water-soluble pastels in the same shades, and Toile de Jouy versions of the Caran d’Ache 849 ballpoint.
For more gift ideas, see our stationery gifts for 2026.
What else is in the Toile de Jouy collection?
Writing instruments, art sets and desk objects in the same Geneva print. Caran d’Ache’s Swiss shop listed these on October 22, 2026:
| Item | Swiss price |
|---|---|
| Lined A5 notebook | CHF 15 (about US$18) |
| Set of 10 colored pencils (this set) | CHF 28 (about US$34) |
| 3 scented HB pencils, Crayons de la Maison | CHF 29 (about US$35) |
| 849 ballpoint, Bordeaux or white | CHF 47 (about US$57) |
| 10 pencils and 10 Neocolor II pastels | CHF 49 (about US$59) |
| Metal sharpening machine | CHF 209 (about US$253) |
The pencil set is the least expensive art item in the collection.
Where is it made?
In Switzerland. Caran d’Ache’s Swiss French page says the set is “Développé et fabriqué en Suisse” (developed and made in Switzerland), and the pencils are stamped Swiss Made.
Caran d’Ache is based in Thônex, near Geneva. Its page also lists FSC certification for the cedar.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Caran d'Ache Toile de Jouy pencils watercolor pencils?
Yes. Caran d'Ache calls them water-soluble (aquarellables), and Goldspot says they use Supracolor Aquarelle leads, so you can blend them with a wet brush.
What colors are in the Caran d'Ache Toile de Jouy set?
Seven pastel shades and three metallic ones, which Caran d'Ache says are exclusive to this set and inspired by Geneva in winter. It doesn't publish the colour names.
What does Toile de Jouy mean?
It's a style of printed fabric, originally French, with detailed one-colour scenes on a pale ground. Caran d'Ache's version, drawn by Suzanne Pinon, shows Geneva landmarks.
Is the Caran d'Ache Toile de Jouy set a limited edition?
It's part of Caran d'Ache's 2026 holiday collection, Toile de Jouy – Geneva Edition, and the colours are exclusive to the set. Caran d'Ache doesn't give a production number.
How big is the Caran d'Ache Toile de Jouy pencil box?
Caran d'Ache lists 182 × 65 × 24 mm (7.2 × 2.6 × 0.9 in) and 140 g with the pencils, 77 g empty.
Is there a bigger Toile de Jouy art set?
Yes: a mixed-media set adds 10 Neocolor II Aquarelle water-soluble pastels in the same shades to the 10 pencils, at CHF 49 (about US$59) in Switzerland.
Sources
- Caran d'Ache (Swiss French shop): Set 10 Crayons de Couleur Toile de Jouy, réf. CC3888.026, CHF 28, box 182 × 65 × 24 mm, 140 g, mine Ø 3.8 mm (read October 22, 2026)
- Caran d'Ache (US shop): Set 10 Coloured Pencils Toile de Jouy
- Caran d'Ache (Swiss French shop): Collection Toile de Jouy – Geneva Edition (Noël 2026; Suzanne Pinon; CHF prices)
- Caran d'Ache (US shop): Toile de Jouy collection
- Goldspot Pens: Caran d'Ache Toile de Jouy Color Christmas 2026, 10 piece set (Supracolor Aquarelle leads; UPC 7630002365642)