A sunlit Italian lakeside town fills the center of this Lake Como mahjong mat, with pastel villas, sailboats, cypress trees and a bougainvillea-draped cafe on the water. A greek-key inner frame and a border of pink oleander and olive branches surround the painted scene. It reads like a vacation postcard from the Italian lakes.
Set for a game, it feels like a window onto a summer holiday. Guests take in the harbor and the little boats first, then the terracotta rooftops climbing the hillside, then the diners at the waterfront cafe. The busy scene sits inside a clear frame, so ivory tiles and dark racks still read cleanly on top.
The Art: Lakeside Village
Painted in a warm impressionist style, the town, mountains and lake fill the framed panel while pink florals and olive sprigs run the border where your eye rests between hands. The greek-key line separates scene from play space. Dye-sublimation holds the blues, pinks and golds so the view stays bright.
On the Table
Neoprene gives the mat a smooth fabric top and a non-slip rubber base that grips the table. The soft surface quiets tile shuffling and is gentle on tile faces. Walls stay standing. Racks, jokers and dice stay put. Dye-sublimation printing sets the color in the fabric, so a summer of weekly games won't crack or fade the scene.
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. For a full American mahjong table, choose the larger square.
A Gift for the Traveler
- The hostess who loves Italy, the lakes and la dolce vita
- Players who want a scenic, conversation-starting mat
- Someone learning the game who wants a cheerful board
- A friend who collects travel and landscape prints
Brush it clean after play, wipe with a damp cloth if the evening ran long, and store it rolled, never folded.