Orange-breasted robins perch and dart among coral peonies and blossom branches on this cream robin mahjong mat, drawn on a warm cream ground. An ornate cartouche holds a single robin at the center, over a faint tone-on-tone floral. The middle stays open and calm.
On a set table it reads soft and classic. Guests notice the robins first, then the full peonies at the corners, then the gilt frame around the center. The cream field keeps ivory tiles and dark racks easy to read, and the open middle gives your hands room.
The Art: Robin and Peony
Drawn in a gentle chinoiserie hand, the peonies and blossom branches gather density at the corners and border where the walls rise, leaving the center clear for tile play. Robins in flight add movement to the field. Dye-sublimation keeps the creams warm and the corals 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, that twittering of the sparrows through the Charleston, 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.
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 a soft, open table
- Players who prefer a clear playing field
- Someone learning the game who wants a calm board
- A friend who loves robins, peonies and chinoiserie
Brush it off after the game, wipe with a damp cloth if the evening got lively, and store it rolled, never folded.