A pink-and-green resort courtyard fills this Palm Beach mahjong mat, with flamingos, palm fronds, blue-and-white ginger jars and chic ladies in floral dresses around a turquoise pool. A scalloped center panel holds a pineapple fountain and potted palms. The whole thing is preppy, tropical and a little glamorous.
Set for a game, it reads bright and fun. Guests spot the flamingos first, then the ginger jars and palms, then the ladies lounging poolside. The soft pink center panel keeps ivory tiles and dark racks easy to read, with room to play.
The Art: Poolside Palm Beach
Illustrated in a lively preppy style, the flamingos, palms and figures gather at the border where the walls rise, leaving the scalloped center panel open for tiles. Blue-and-white porcelain and tropical greenery anchor the look. Dye-sublimation keeps the pinks, greens and blues 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 fibers, so a season of 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? Take the larger square.
A Gift for the Preppy Player
- The hostess who loves flamingos, palms and pink-and-green
- Players who want a bold, glamorous mat
- Someone learning the game who wants a fun board
- A friend drawn to preppy, resort and grandmillennial style
Brush it off after play, wipe with a damp cloth if the afternoon ran long, and store it rolled, never folded.