Full ivory camellias and small brown songbirds wreath the border of this ivory camellia mahjong mat, drawn on a soft sage-mint ground. A little bird-and-flower cartouche marks the center, with a faint tone-on-tone branch pattern filling the field. The middle stays open and calm.
On a set table it reads soft and composed. Guests notice the creamy camellias first, then the birds perched among the branches, then the gilt-line frame holding the center. The pale sage field keeps ivory tiles and dark racks easy to read, and the open middle gives your hands room.
The Art: Camellia and Songbird
Drawn in a gentle chinoiserie hand, the camellias and birds gather density at the border and corners where the walls rise, leaving the center clear for tile play. Fine leaf-and-branch work laces the edges. Dye-sublimation keeps the creams warm and the sage 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 camellias, songbirds and chinoiserie
Brush it off after the game, wipe with a damp cloth if the evening got lively, and store it rolled, never folded.