Mahjong Wanderlust – Canada Theme

[Original Artpiece]

Experience a totally new insight into Canada with this intimate look at the dying art of hand-carving tiles integrated with technology, imaginative illustrations & creativity!

• Revitalizes an intangible cultural heritage by breathing a new life with Hong Kong 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 family legacy
• Integrate with hand-carving, hand-painting, laser-engraving | no material wastage
• Present extremely talented and professional hand-carving skills and vibrant color hand-painting on tiny mahjong tile area

Extraordinary design of ‘Mahjong Wanderlust | Canada’ theme

• bridges the gap between traditional craftsmanship & contemporary art
• depicts Canada features such as hockey, curling, ski, four seasons, animals, floral, beautiful mountains and landscapes
• reinterprets the creative mahjong design to enhance the home décor and home living
• enhances the positive values of mahjong playing game

Story Behind the Scene – a father and daughter duo collaboration

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 Hong Kong artistry and culture, going beyond mahjong to preserve the intangible cultural heritage.

Understand how passionate we are to preserve the mahjong craftsmanship: ‘A Mahjong Story’

Original Design & Production Lead Time

Mahjong Wanderlust is a series of collection. This is to revitalize the artistic culture of mahjong.

This full set 144 tiles in Canada theme involve 65% 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.

TWO sets can be made each month due to all manual processes and details and it is expected to take around 4 months in production + 10-14 days of international delivery. Thank you for your kind support to our work.

Product Description

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 OR American versions with hand-carved numbering and Jokers (pls note same tiles of size)
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 tiny drills & all Arabic numbers on bamboo and circle tiles
5. Materials: Highest quality of Japanese acrylic or A grade equivalent long lasting without color deterioration
6. Made-to-order on hand-carving, NO mass production, NO material wastage

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

Come with a beautiful box. 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 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 are secure enough to support the weight.

Watch the video of making process (Hong Kong Theme) 

Special Thanks:
Mahjongg – The Art of the Game