Pink cherry blossoms drift over stylized clouds and wave scrolls at the edges of this sakura cloud mahjong mat, drawn in a soft chinoiserie style on a powder-blue ground. A hexagonal cream center panel with a faint tonal pattern holds the middle. The center stays open and calm.
On a set table it reads serene and spring-fresh. Guests notice the blossom branches first, then the soft clouds and waves, then the framed panel at center. The pale field keeps ivory tiles and dark racks easy to read, and the open middle gives your hands room.
The Art: Cherry Blossom and Cloud
Drawn in a gentle chinoiserie hand, the blossoms and clouds gather density at the border and corners where the walls rise, leaving the center panel clear beneath the tiles. Wave scrolls lace the field. Dye-sublimation keeps the blue soft and the pinks fresh.
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. The blossom-and-cloud look carries nicely for Chinese mahjong and Riichi play too.
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 Spring Lover
- The weekly mah jongg hostess who likes a serene, open table
- American, Chinese and Riichi players alike
- Someone learning the game who wants a calm board
- A friend who loves cherry blossoms and soft chinoiserie
Brush it off after the game, wipe with a damp cloth if the evening got lively, and store it rolled, never folded.