Crested hoopoe birds perch among pomegranates and blossoms on this hoopoe pomegranate mahjong mat, drawn in a Persian-miniature style on a warm terracotta border with a cream center. A scalloped medallion holds a hoopoe on a flowering branch at the middle, over a faint tonal vine. The center stays open and calm.
On a set table it reads rich and storybook-old. Guests notice the striped hoopoes first, then the split pomegranates and blossoms, then the blue-and-gold 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: Hoopoe and Pomegranate
Drawn in a Persian and Mughal-inspired hand, the hoopoes, pomegranates and flowers gather density at the terracotta border and corners where the walls rise, leaving the center medallion clear beneath the tiles. Fine vine-and-blossom work laces the edges. Dye-sublimation keeps the terracotta warm and the accents crisp.
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 heirloom look suits Chinese mahjong and Riichi players as much as the American game.
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 Collector
- The hostess drawn to Persian miniatures and old-world pattern
- American, Chinese and Riichi players alike
- Players who want a warm, heirloom-style mat
- A friend who loves hoopoes, pomegranates and Persian art
Brush it off after the game, wipe with a damp cloth when needed, and store it rolled, never folded.