Mahjong Wanderlust – British Theme – Limited Edition
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Original Artpiece
Experience a totally new insight into Mahjong British mahjong theme 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
- The full set of 144 tiles 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.
- Present extremely talented and professional hand-carving skills and vibrant color hand-painting on tiny mahjong tile area
- Understand how passionate we are to preserve the mahjong craftsmanship: ‘A Mahjong Story’
- Enhances the positive values of mahjong playing game
Extraordinary design of ‘Mahjong Wanderlust | British’ theme
- The entire set of 144 Mahjong tiles is presented in a mixed media format, with traditional Mahjong patterns hand-carved by craftsmen and Western British culture and landscape of illustrations added.
- For example, the British mailbox is painted on the handcarved ‘Wan tiles, and the English cricket is depicted on the bamboo tile. The Big Ben and the London Tower appear on the chinese carved character‘East and Winter tiles respectively. The carving of the three dragons are also matched with illustrations of band instrument, crown, and British football field, making for an interesting combination of Chinese and Western elements.
- Reinterprets the creative mahjong design to enhance the home décor and home living
Product Description
- Color at the back: Green
- Size per mahjong tile: 2.7cm (W) x 3.7 cm (L) x 2.2cm (H)
- Canton version: 144 tiles + 4 blank tiles in total
- 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
- Materials: Highest quality of Japanese acrylic or A grade equivalent long lasting without color deterioration
- One nice box in light blue color, 4 additional blank tiles, wind indicators & dice
- Limited edition; stock available.
London Craft Week
Mahjong Wanderlust – British Theme is limited edition and was exhibited in London Craft Week 2023.
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Authentication
Each set will come with a certificate of authenticity signed with a serial number.