A tall urn spills tulips, iris and spring flowers up the center of this Delft blue mahjong mat, two birds framing the bouquet against a creamy ground. Little windmills and sailboats march the border like a wall of painted tiles. One cobalt hue carries the whole Dutch scene.
Blue-and-white collectors light up at this one. The single indigo on cream reads crisp and traditional on a set table, and the tiles look like they belong to the porcelain story. Guests trace the windmill tiles before the first wall goes up.
The Art: Dutch Delftware
Drawn entirely in cobalt on cream, the design borrows straight from Delft tile painting: a scrolled flower urn, tulips and iris, songbirds mid-flight, and a tiled border of windmills, sailboats and tulip sprigs. The busiest work sits in the border and the bouquet; the surrounding field stays open so tiles and racks read clearly.
On the Table
The mat is neoprene, smooth fabric on top, non-slip rubber below. Its soft face quiets the shuffle, guards tile faces, and holds four walls upright through the Charleston and beyond. Racks, dice and jokers stay put. Dye-sublimation printing fixes the cobalt in the fabric, so weekly games keep it true 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 smaller 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 discards. Pick the larger for a regular group.
A Gift for the Blue-and-White Set
- The hostess whose kitchen already leans Delft
- Anyone with Dutch roots or a love of windmills
- Players matching the mat to blue tiles or delft china
- Tulip and porcelain lovers
Brush it down after play, spot-clean with a damp cloth, and store it rolled rather than folded.