A shaggy Highland cow wearing a crown of pink roses stares straight out from the heart of this Highland cow mahjong mat, framed by lariat swirls, horseshoes and little red stars. Four more cow faces peek from the corners. A black-and-white cow-print border rings the whole scene with rows of roses tucked along the edge.
It lands somewhere between sweet and rowdy, and that is the fun of it. Guests clock the big fluffy face first, then the ropes twisting into knots and the scattering of stars. Warm caramel fills the center panel, so light tiles and dark racks both pop against it.
The Art: Rose-Crowned Cow
Hand-drawn with real texture in the fur, the cow reads as the clear anchor while roses, rope and horseshoes decorate the field around it. The busiest western motifs cluster at the corners and top, where the walls rise, leaving the middle open for play. Dye-sublimation sinks the browns, pinks and creams into the fabric so nothing looks flat.
On the Table
Neoprene gives this mat a smooth fabric top over a non-slip rubber base that stays put. The cushioned surface hushes tile shuffling and protects tile faces from wear. Walls hold their line. Racks, jokers and dice sit steady. Because the print is dye-sublimated into the fibers, weekly play won't crack or fade the design.
Two Sizes: 23.5" or 31.5"
23.5" x 23.5" (60 x 60 cm) works for smaller tables, tight corners and hauling to the club. 31.5" x 31.5" (81 x 81 cm) is the full-size field for a standard card table, fitting four walls, four racks and the discard pile with room to spare. Bigger table, bigger square.
A Gift for the Western Player
- The mah jongg friend with a coastal-cowgirl or farmhouse streak
- Players who love pink-and-western, roses-and-ropes styling
- A hostess in a ranch or country home
- Someone new to the game who wants a mat with personality
Brush it down after the last hand, wipe with a damp cloth if things got spirited, and roll it for storage instead of folding.