Cascades of wisteria spill from every corner of this wisteria hummingbird mahjong mat, with hummingbirds darting between the blooms on a soft lavender ground. A small framed vignette holds the center. The whole thing has the hush of a spring garden trellis.
Set for play, it reads gentle and airy, with an open middle that keeps tiles easy to see. Guests notice the trailing purple blooms first, then the little birds in flight, then the fine leafwork threading the border. Cream tiles and pale racks read softly but clearly on the lilac field.
The Art: Wisteria and Hummingbird
Painted in delicate watercolor, the wisteria drips in violet and cream while hummingbirds hover at the edges. Density gathers at the corners where the walls rise, leaving the center calm for play. Dye-sublimation holds the soft lavenders and greens without fading them to grey.
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 Garden Lover
- The weekly mah jongg hostess who sets a soft, pretty table
- Players matching a lavender or pastel tile set
- Someone learning the game who wants a calm board
- A friend who loves wisteria, hummingbirds and spring gardens
Brush it off after the game, wipe with a damp cloth if the evening got lively, and store it rolled, never folded.