Two koi circle a teal lotus in the round medallion at the center of this pond mahjong mat, lily pads and pink water-lilies opening all around them. Teal, navy and gold panels build outward with more lotus at every corner. A layered blue-and-gold border frames the whole water-garden design.
On a set table it reads calm and richly colored. The pale center holds tiles and racks clearly, and the paired koi give the middle a lucky focal point. Guests follow the fish around the lotus between hands.
The Art: Koi Pond
Drawn in a court-silk style, the design centers paired koi and lotus in a round cartouche, ringed by lily pads, water-lilies and geometric key panels in teal, navy and gold. The busiest work fills the border and the ring; the mid-field stays open 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 where you set them. Dye-sublimation printing sets the teal and gold 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 a standard card table wants, with room for four walls, four racks and the discards. Size up for a regular game.
A Gift for the Koi Lover
- The hostess drawn to teal and pond imagery
- Koi and lotus symbolism lovers
- Someone matching the mat to jade or teal tiles
- Fans of serene, watery chinoiserie
Brush it clean after the game, wipe with a damp cloth if needed, and keep it rolled rather than folded.