Mission Tile Mahjong Mat - Mah Jongg Mat

Nine inlaid panels make up this mission tile mahjong mat, a stylized peacock, a papyrus flower, a purple iris and a red tulip set in the corners around a central rose medallion, with dot-and-square geometric fillers between. Warm parchment tiles are edged in gold and set against a black-and-cream checker border strung with roses.

It reads like an Egyptian-revival tile floor. The pale panels stand out against the black frame, tiles read easily on the plainer squares, and the rose border finishes the play like an inlaid tabletop. Guests get a rich, Craftsman-meets-deco feeling right away.

The Art: Inlaid Panels

Each motif is drawn in flat, geometric style in teal, rust and gold, boxed in its own parchment tile with corner squares and dotted rules. A rose band frames the panel, and the outer checkerboard runs black and cream with small rosettes. Detail sits in the panels and frame, leaving the plainer tiles open where hands move between rounds. A dark mission tile grid is what sets this one apart from the cream Craftsman version.

On the Table

Neoprene construction, smooth fabric top, non-slip rubber base. The soft surface quiets the shuffle and protects tile faces. Walls stay put. Racks, jokers and dice hold steady on the low-friction top, and dye-sublimation printing sets the color deep in the fabric so nothing cracks or fades through years of play.

Two Sizes: 23.5" or 31.5"

The 23.5" x 23.5" (60 x 60 cm) is a compact square for smaller tables, tight corners and travel to the club. The 31.5" x 31.5" (80 x 80 cm) is the full-size field most groups pick for a standard card table, with room for four walls, four racks and the discard pile. Size up if your foursome likes room.

A Gift for the Deco-Craftsman Fan

• The hostess who loves inlaid, tile-panel design
• Players drawn to Egyptian-revival and mission style
• Gift buyers after a warm, architectural present
• Anyone matching the mat to a black-and-gold room

Brush it off after the last hand, wipe with a damp cloth if the night got lively, and keep it stored rolled, never folded.