Interlocking lattice work fills this lacquer-style mahjong mat in black, coral and gold, building from a stepped octagon medallion at the center out to a dense geometric field. Square and diamond motifs repeat in perfect symmetry. A coral-and-black tile border with knotwork corners frames the whole piece like a carved lacquer screen.
On a table it reads rich, graphic and unmistakably Asian-modern. The black ground makes ivory tiles and dice stand out sharply, and the octagon center gives every player a strong focal point. It's the mat for someone who wants pattern without a single flower.
The Art: Carved Lattice
Drawn in the manner of Chinese lattice and lacquer inlay, the design interlocks geometric fretwork, octagons and stepped keys in black, coral and gold, centered on a medallion and bounded by a knotwork tile border. The geometry is bold and even, so the tiles read clearly no matter how busy the field looks.
On the Table
The mat is neoprene with a smooth fabric top and 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 hold their spots. Dye-sublimation printing sets the black, coral and gold into the fabric, so weekly play 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-size field a standard card table wants, with room for four walls, four racks and the discards. Bigger is better if your table allows.
A Gift for the Bold Decorator
- The hostess drawn to lacquer, black and coral
- Players who want geometry with an Asian-modern edge
- Someone furnishing a dramatic, graphic game room
- Fans of chinoiserie lattice and lacquerware
Brush it off after the game, wipe with a damp cloth as needed, and store it rolled, never folded.