A mandarin duck pair drifts among koi and lotus in the central roundel of this jade mahjong mat, the water rendered in soft swirls with pink blooms opening all around them. Lotus and seed pods repeat across the teal field beyond the ring. A gold cloud-scroll border closes the pond in.
Set out for a game, it feels like laying a garden pond on the table. The pale water center reads clean under tiles and racks, and the duck pair gives the middle a gentle focal point. Players usually find the koi tucked in the border and smile.
The Art: Lotus Pond
Drawn in the manner of a court silk panel, the scene layers lotus leaves, seed pods, drifting koi and the mandarin pair over rippling water, all edged in fine gold line. Jade and teal set the mood; coral lotus warms it. The heaviest pattern lives in the border and the ring's edge, leaving the pond's middle open for building walls.
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 steadies four walls for the whole night. Racks, dice and jokers stay where they land. Dye-sublimation printing fixes the jade and gold in the fabric, so it holds up to weekly play without cracking or fading.
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 discard pile. Larger suits most regular groups.
A Gift for the Romantics
- The hostess who loves the mandarin-duck symbol of devotion
- A couple who plays together and hosts often
- Someone matching the mat to jade tiles or a serene room
- Koi-pond and lotus admirers
Brush it clean after the game, wipe with a damp cloth if the night got lively, and keep it rolled rather than folded.