Cranes stand and take flight among magnolia branches on this blue crane mahjong mat, drawn in navy, slate and cream over a soft powder-blue ground. A gold-ringed medallion holds a single crane at the center, framed by a greek-key border on deep navy.
Laid out for a game, it reads elegant and serene. Guests take in the tall cranes first, then the pale magnolias, then the greek-key line running the frame. The soft blue center stays open and calm, so ivory tiles and dark racks read cleanly with room to play.
The Art: Crane and Magnolia
Drawn in a refined chinoiserie hand, the cranes and magnolias gather density at the navy border and corners where the walls rise, leaving the center medallion clear beneath the tiles. Fine tonal linework fills the ground. Dye-sublimation keeps the navy deep and the blues soft.
On the Table
Neoprene gives it a smooth fabric top and a non-slip rubber base that grips the table. The soft surface quiets tile shuffling and treats tile faces kindly. Walls stay standing. Racks, jokers and dice sit where you place them. Dye-sublimation printing sets the color in the fibers, so weekly games won't crack or fade it. The crane motif carries beautifully for Chinese mahjong and Riichi play too.
Two Sizes: 23.5" or 31.5"
23.5" x 23.5" (60 x 60 cm) is the compact square for smaller tables, tight corners and travel to the club. 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 discard pile. Full table? Size up.
A Gift for the Classic Host
- The weekly mah jongg hostess who likes an elegant table
- American, Chinese and Riichi players alike
- Players matching a blue-and-white or porcelain tile set
- A friend who loves cranes, magnolias and chinoiserie
Brush it off after the game, wipe with a damp cloth if the evening got lively, and store it rolled, never folded.