Pink peonies and blossom branches wreath the border of this rose swallow mahjong mat, with blue swallows darting between the flowers on a warm rose-pink ground. An ornate frame holds a single swallow on a blossom sprig at the center, over a faint tonal floral. The middle stays open and calm.
On a set table it reads romantic and lively. Guests notice the swooping swallows first, then the full peonies at the corners, then the gilt-and-blue frame around the center. The rose field keeps ivory tiles and dark racks easy to read, and the open middle gives your hands room.
The Art: Peony and Swallow
Drawn in a classic chinoiserie hand, the peonies and blossom branches gather density at the corners and border where the walls rise, leaving the center clear for tile play. Swallows in flight add movement to the field. Dye-sublimation keeps the rose warm and the blue crisp.
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, that twittering of the sparrows through the Charleston, 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 Classic Host
- The weekly mah jongg hostess who likes a pretty, open table
- Players matching a pink or floral tile set
- Someone learning the game who wants a calm board
- A friend who loves peonies, swallows and chinoiserie
Brush it off after the game, wipe with a damp cloth if the evening got lively, and store it rolled, never folded.