Blue-and-white cranes take flight over pagodas, willow trees and arched bridges, gold-touched clouds and plum branches filling the field in classic porcelain style. This blue chinoiserie mahjong mat reads like a favorite ginger jar come to life, a Greek-key border and a central crane roundel framing an airy scalloped center.
On a set table it looks composed and timeless. The cool blue-and-white makes ivory tiles blend into the porcelain palette beautifully, and guests always follow the cranes across the willow scene first. Blue, gold or natural racks tie right in.
The Art: Willow Cranes
Cobalt cranes with gold-tipped wings, willow and pine, pagodas and lotus ponds drawn in the willow-ware tradition, all over a clean cream ground. The center opens into a soft scalloped medallion, so the play area, where hands rest between the walls, stays light and clear while the cranes and pagodas hold the edges. A single crane marks the middle.
On the Table
Neoprene through and through, smooth fabric top on a non-slip rubber base that stays put. The cushioned surface softens the shuffle and is kind to tile faces. Walls stay upright. Racks, jokers and dice settle without sliding. Dye-sublimation sets the cobalt and gold into the fabric, so the porcelain look holds through countless game nights, no flaking, no fade.
Two Sizes: 23.5" or 31.5"
The 23.5" x 23.5" (60 x 60 cm) fits smaller tables, snug corners and travel. The 31.5" x 31.5" (81 x 81 cm) is the full-size field most groups choose for a standard card table, holding four walls, four racks and the discard pile. Playing four at home? Go large.
A Gift for the Blue-and-White Devotee
- The hostess with a collection of ginger jars and a grandmillennial eye
- Weekly groups who love a classic, elegant backdrop
- Someone learning the game who wants a calm porcelain field
- Players matching a mat to a blue-and-white room
Brush it off after the game, wipe with a damp cloth if the evening got merry, and keep it rolled, never folded.