A cobalt-and-white Delft pitcher stands beside a vase of streaked tulips, a glass of wine, lemons half-peeled and a string of pearls trailing across an old oak table. This blue Delft mahjong mat draws on the Dutch golden-age still life, then rings it with a border of hand-painted Delft tiles, windmills, sailing ships and tulips, all in that familiar cobalt on cream.
Set for a game, it looks like a museum table in the best way. The warm browns and deep blues let ivory tiles sit forward cleanly, and guests linger on the tile border, spotting a windmill here, a ship there. Blue or natural racks tie right into the palette.
The Art: Delft Tulip Still Life
Rich oil-painting tones, umber shadow, gold drapery, the unmistakable Delft blue on the ceramics, all rendered with old-master patience. The tile border is a story in itself. The still life sits high and left, leaving the tabletop open where your hands rest between the walls, so the pearls and lemons stay in view, not lost under a rack. The pearl-corner frame ties it together.
On the Table
Neoprene made, with a smooth fabric top and a non-slip rubber base that stays put. The soft face quiets the shuffle and is easy on tile faces. Walls hold their line. Racks, jokers and dice settle without slipping. Dye-sublimation sets the deep blues and warm browns into the fabric, so the still life keeps its richness through years of weekly games without cracking or fading.
Two Sizes: 23.5" or 31.5"
The 23.5" x 23.5" (60 x 60 cm) suits smaller tables, tight corners and travel. The 31.5" x 31.5" (81 x 81 cm) is the full-size field most groups pick for a standard card table, holding four walls, four racks and the discard pile. Playing four at home? Take the larger.
A Gift for the Blue-and-White Collector
- The hostess with a china cabinet full of Delft and Canton
- Weekly groups who love a classic, composed backdrop
- New players who want something rich to study while they learn
- Anyone matching a mat to a blue-and-white room
Brush it off after play, wipe with a damp cloth if the evening got merry, and store it rolled rather than folded.