Midnight Mahjong

Artwork

We appreciate your interest in Hong Kong’s unique hand-carved mahjong tiles, with special colors mix!

The Cheung family has passed down traditional mahjong craftsmanship through generations in Hong Kong. Master Cheung Sing Chung, Ricky, one of Hong Kong’s remaining hand-carved mahjong masters with over 50 years of experience, hand-carves this exquisite full set of mahjong tiles. Master Cheung’s brother then hand-paints them. Master Cheung learned these traditional techniques from his father, starting at the age of 13. Each tile represents a labor of love, meticulously hand-carved, hand-painted, and rubbed off by Cheung’s family, making this set a truly unique gift. The quality of the hand-carving is exceptional. We invite you to help us preserve the tradition of mahjong tile craftsmanship.

Available in two options of color combinations for the hand-painted details:

• Silver & Red
• Silver & Turquoise

Art is about creating. We create happiness with heART!

Story Behind the Art of Mahjong Craft

Mahjong is a popular game for family and friends among the Chinese community, and in recent years, its popularity has been growing worldwide. Karen’s grandfather, who began as an apprentice, founded ‘Fuk Hing Lung,’ a major Hong Kong mahjong factory, in 1963. Karen’s father inherited and expanded the business, making it one of the largest factories in Hong Kong during the 1980s and 1990s. The entire family participated in the factory’s operations. However, due to industry decline and economic pressures, the factory could not survive and it was finally closed in 2009.

However, the spirit of traditional mahjong tile craftsmanship lives on. Ten years after the factory closed, Karen (illustrator name: Karen Aruba) and her father combined creative art and traditional mahjong craftsmanship to create the artisan mahjong sets.

If you are interested in learning more about our story, media coverage, or our art exhibition featuring hand-carved mahjong tile demonstrations, please visit www.karenaruba.com or search for ‘Singapore Media CNA Interview (Karen Aruba, Mahjong, CNA)’.

Product Description

• Size per tile: approximately 2.7cm (W) x 3.8 cm (L) x 2.2cm (H). There may be a 2-3% variance in size for each batch due to the hand-made nature of the tiles. (Please note the dimensions of the tiles. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at info@karenaruba.com.)
• Tile color (front and back): Black (Special care is required during playing as scratches may be more visible on black tiles.)
• Material grading: acrylic AA (Japanese mahjong tile materials or equivalent). This ensures good quality, durability, and long-lasting color without deterioration.
• Tile Count: 144 tiles (Hong Kong/Canton style)
• Mahjong Accessories: A premium box in blue color + 4 additional blank tiles, wind indicators & dice
• Optional Arabic Numbers: If you require hand-carved Arabic numbers at the corners of the tiles, please send us a private message.
• Optional JOKER tiles: An American Mahjongg version with additional JOKER tiles is also available. Please select US version when you place the order.
• Optional Frame: Enhance your space with a high-quality, custom-made wooden frame for wall display. Framed dimensions: 50.4cm x 29.6cm x 4cm, weighing 5.3kg. Ensure screws or hooks can support the weight. (Standard set includes a box without frame.) Please contact us for a quote.

Authentication

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

Production Lead Time

5-6 months for production lead time + 10-14 days for international delivery. Due to the entirely manual production process and the special care required for black tiles, which involves additional materials and quality control measures, only a limited number of sets can be produced each month. Thank you for your understanding.

Tax

VAT may be application to your country. Customer is responsible for any tax and custom duties.

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