Purple hydrangea, pink peony and blossom crowd the eight-point star medallion at the center of this chinoiserie mahjong mat, two bluebirds perched among the flowers. Blue-and-white porcelain panels and misty mountain scenes fill the surrounding tiles. A navy and gold floral border frames the whole layered design.
On a dressed table it reads full and richly colored. The pale star center keeps tiles and racks clear, while the massed hydrangea and blue panels carry the eye outward. Guests find the mountain vignettes in the corners.
The Art: Hydrangea Star
Drawn in a layered chinoiserie style, the design sets hydrangea, peony and blossom with bluebirds inside a scalloped eight-point star, ringed by blue-and-white porcelain panels and ink-wash landscapes. The densest work fills the border and center; the surrounding field stays open enough for building walls.
On the Table
The mat is neoprene, a smooth fabric top over a non-slip rubber base. Its soft surface quiets the shuffle, protects tile faces, and keeps four walls standing through the discard pile. Racks, dice and jokers stay put. Dye-sublimation printing sets the color into the fabric, 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 compact for smaller tables and travel. 31.5" x 31.5" (81 x 81 cm) is the full field for a standard card table, with room for four walls, four racks and the discards. Larger suits most regular groups.
A Gift for the Chinoiserie Lover
- The hostess who loves layered blue florals
- Hydrangea and peony admirers
- Someone matching the mat to a blue-and-white room
- Bluebird and garden lovers
Brush it off after play, wipe with a damp cloth as needed, and store it rolled, never folded.