Layered folding fans overlap across this silk fan mahjong mat, each one painted with peonies, cherry blossom, magnolia and perched songbirds in soft pastel blues, pinks and creams. Corner peony bouquets fill the ground behind them. A pale gold fretwork border frames the whole fan-garden design.
On a set table it reads light, pretty and collectible. The soft pastels keep the surface gentle under tiles and racks, and the overlapping fans give every seat its own little painting to admire. Guests pick a favorite fan before the first hand.
The Art: Painted Fans
Drawn in a delicate chinoiserie style, the design arranges open folding fans, each with its own bird-and-flower scene, over a pastel ground scattered with peony bouquets. Gold fretwork and cloud scrolls tie it together. The busiest work sits in the fans and corners; the ground between stays soft so tiles read clearly.
On the Table
The mat is neoprene with a smooth fabric top and a non-slip rubber base. Its soft surface quiets the shuffle, protects tile faces, and keeps four walls standing through a long night. Racks, dice and jokers hold their places. Dye-sublimation printing sets the pastels into the fabric, so weekly play 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 and travel. 31.5" x 31.5" (81 x 81 cm) is the full field a standard card table wants, with room for four walls, four racks and the discards. Size up for a regular game.
A Gift for the Soft-Palette Lover
- The hostess who likes pretty, pastel chinoiserie
- Fans of bird-and-flower and folding-fan motifs
- Someone matching the mat to a soft, feminine room
- Peony and blossom lovers
Brush it clean after the game, wipe with a damp cloth if needed, and keep it rolled rather than folded.