Little squirrels peek out from among chrysanthemums, berries and trailing vines at the edges of this mauve squirrel mahjong mat, drawn in a William Morris-inspired style on a soft mauve-lilac ground. A scalloped center panel with a faint tonal scroll holds the middle. The center stays open and calm.
On a set table it reads cozy and autumnal-soft. Guests notice the squirrels first, then the pink and gold chrysanthemums, then the panel at center. The border is dense, yet the pale center stays clear, so ivory tiles and dark racks read cleanly with room to play.
The Art: Squirrel and Chrysanthemum
Drawn in an Arts-and-Crafts hand, the squirrels, mums and berries gather density at the border and corners where the walls rise, leaving the center panel clear beneath the tiles. Scrolling foliage laces the field. Dye-sublimation keeps the mauve soft and the florals warm.
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 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 Cottage Lover
- The hostess whose home leans Arts-and-Crafts or woodland cottage
- Players who like a rich border and clear center
- Someone learning the game who wants a cozy board
- A friend who loves squirrels, mums and William Morris style
Brush it off after the game, wipe with a damp cloth if the evening got lively, and store it rolled, never folded.