Blue and violet irises rise in a swirling bouquet at the center of this Art Nouveau mahjong mat, their sword-like leaves curling through a pale swirled ground. Gold accents catch each bloom. A scrolled border of matching irises and whiplash foliage frames the whole belle-epoque design.
On a set table it reads elegant and turn-of-the-century. The cool blues and greens set off ivory tiles cleanly, and the central iris spray gives every player a graceful focal point. Art Nouveau fans recognize the style at once.
The Art: Iris Nouveau
Drawn in the manner of 1900s Art Nouveau, the design curls iris blooms and leaves in flowing lines over a swirled cream ground, bounded by a scrolled iris border. The richest work rings the edges; the center stays open enough that tiles and racks read clearly.
On the Table
The mat is neoprene, a smooth fabric top over a non-slip rubber base. Its soft surface quiets the shuffle, spares tile faces, and keeps four walls standing through the discard pile. Racks, dice and jokers hold their spots. Dye-sublimation printing sets the color into the fabric, so weekly play won't crack or fade it.
Two Sizes: 23.5" or 31.5"
23.5" x 23.5" (60 x 60 cm) suits smaller tables, corners and travel. 31.5" x 31.5" (81 x 81 cm) is the full-size field for a standard card table, with room for four walls, four racks and the discards. Choose the larger if your table can hold it.
A Gift for the Art Nouveau Lover
- The hostess drawn to belle-epoque design
- Iris and flower lovers
- Someone matching the mat to a blue-and-green room
- Fans of vintage poster and stained-glass art
Brush it off after the game, wipe with a damp cloth if needed, and store it rolled, never folded.