A baroque urn of peonies and roses stands at the center of this azulejo mahjong mat, framed by rocaille scrolls, shells and songbirds in deep cobalt on white. Roses fill the corner cartouches. The dense scrollwork reads like a wall of hand-painted Portuguese tiles.
This one carries real old-world weight on a dressed table. The white ground keeps tiles and racks sharp, while the swirling blue frame draws the eye out to the birds and shells. Guests often ask where the pattern comes from.
The Art: Portuguese Azulejo
Worked entirely in cobalt on cream, the design channels 18th-century azulejo panels: a scrolled flower urn, acanthus and shell rocaille, perched and diving birds, and rose-filled corner medallions. The heaviest ornament fills the border and the central cartouche; the surrounding field stays open enough for building walls.
On the Table
Neoprene base, smooth fabric face, grippy rubber underside. The cushioned top hushes shuffling and shields tile faces, and the non-slip backing keeps four walls and racks from creeping. Dice and jokers stay put. Dye-sublimation printing sets the cobalt permanently in the fabric, so the tiles stay vivid through years of weekly games with no cracking or fading.
Two Sizes: 23.5" or 31.5"
23.5" x 23.5" (60 x 60 cm) is the compact square for tighter tables and travel. 31.5" x 31.5" (81 x 81 cm) is the standard-table field with room for four walls, four racks and the discard pile. Choose the larger if you host a regular group.
A Gift for the Old-World Table
- The hostess who loves blue-and-white with baroque flourish
- Anyone with Portuguese or Mediterranean ties
- Players matching the mat to cobalt tiles or fine china
- Fans of tilework and antique ornament
Brush it off after play, wipe with a damp cloth for the occasional spill, and store it rolled rather than folded.