Mahjong Wanderlust – Malaysia Theme

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Price without frame. PM us for wooden frame request.

Contact us for ordering at ETSY / any question by email: info@karenaruba.com or via social media

The culture of Malaysia is a unique blend of eastern and western culture. Mahjong hand-carving work is also treasured as intangible cultural items listed in George Town Penang – World Hertiage Incorporated.

Original Artpiece | Ideas

Experience Malaysia in this Mahjong Wanderlust | Malaysia theme, our latest design with dying art of hand-carving tiles integrated with technology, imaginative illustrations & creativity!

  • Revitalizes an intangible cultural heritage to capture Malaysia cultural elements
  • When the mahjong craftsman Ricky Cheung & illustrator Karen Aruba from two generations merge minds, mahjong goes beyond a mahjong game to become one-of-a-kind wall art by giving a modern twist to preserve craftsmanship
  • Travel this unique journey to appreciate the art of mahjong craft by a Hong Kong brand with over 50-year mahjong making family legacy
  • Integrate with hand-carving, hand-painting, laser-engraving | contemparary art
  • Present talented and professional hand-carving skills and vibrant color hand-painting on tiny mahjong tile area

Extraordinary design of ‘Mahjong Wanderlust | Malaysia theme

  • The entire set of 144 Mahjong tiles presented in a mixed media format, with traditional Mahjong patterns hand-carved by craftsman and illustrations of Malaysia culture and landscape drawn by Karen in laser-engraving.
  • Creative patterns include the beautiful Petronas Twin Towers, West Wind in Penang Hill, the Christ church in Melaka on the ‘Wan’ tiles, and palm trees depicted on the bamboo tiles.
  • The popular Malaysian food is highlighted on the circles while the blooms of flowers and plants show Malaysia’s eternal summer. Visit all famous landscapes from East to North shore by traveling with mahjong – capture stunning landscape by blending traditional tile craft with Malaysia culture!
  • The full set reinterprets the creative mahjong design to enhance the home décor and home living.

Story Behind the Scene – A family collaboration with love

Karen Aruba Art comes from a longstanding line of mahjong craftsmanship. Our intimate mahjong family story supports Hong Kong craftsmanship.

The illustration inspired from the uncommon design and mythology of the ancient Chinese mahjong tiles – a full set of revamped design captures Malaysia artistry and culture, going beyond mahjong to preserve the intangible cultural heritage in a meaningful way.

Understand how passionate we are to preserve the craftsmanship integrated with art and all articles we wrote: ‘A Mahjong Story

Original Design & Production Lead Time

Mahjong Wanderlust is a series of collection with different location themes. This is to revitalize the artistic culture of mahjong.

The full set of 144 tiles (Hong Kong Style) in Malaysia cultural theme involve 75% hand-carving the original MJ patterns created by Master, 100% hand-painting, and extra new illustrated patterns designed by Karen Aruba, laser-engraved with fine lines. It’s One of A Kind Mahjong Artpiece with human touch.

3 months in production lead time + 10-14 days of international delivery. Thank you for your kind consideration.

Product Description

Color at the back: Green

  1. Color at the back: Green
  2. Size per mahjong tile: 2.7cm (W) x 3.7 cm (L) x 2.2cm (H)
  3. Canton version: 144 tiles + 4 blank tiles in total
  4. Hand-carved patterns include: Characters 1 to 9(一 to 九), Three Winds (中發白), Four Directions (東南西北),Eight Florals/Season, Dots 2-9 (筒子) with knifes and tiny drills. (optional: all Arabic numbers on bamboo and circle tiles.)
  5. Materials: Highest quality of Japanese acrylic or A grade equivalent material without color deterioration for long lasting.
  6. Only made on demand with hand-carving work | NO mass production | No material wastage
  7. Contact us if you play Malaysian/Singaporean style of mahjong with additional animal patterns required.

Mahjong Accessories

One nice box in light blue color + 4 additional blank tiles, wind indicators & dice

Authentication

Each set will come with a certificate of authenticity signed with a serial number.

Optional Frame for Wall Art Display

Standard set comes with a nice box without frame. We also offer an additional choice with a good quality custom-made wooden frame to hang this artpiece on wall to enhance your home living environment. Contact us for quote in separate.

Original Framed Size: 50.4cm x 29.6cm x 4cm

Hang Securely

Each full set of mahjong weights 5.3kg. Make sure screws or hooks to support the weight.

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Special Thanks:
Design ideas and collaboration with RedStampArt