Mahj Pit: Heirloom Design With a Sense of Humor
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I will be honest: I own more Mahj Pit than I probably need to admit to Cameron. The Confetti tiles are one of my favorite sets in my whole collection, and I still get a little thrill every time they come out of the bag. They are bright, a little unexpected, and they make a table feel like a party before anyone sits down.
But here is the thing about Mahj Pit: it is not just tiles. It is a whole world, and a very fun one to shop.
The Designer Behind It
Erin Braddock, the founder, is a career designer and a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design. Her passion is making good design accessible. She paired that with her love of games and her curiosity about form factors, and Mahj Pit was born. You can feel it in the details. Nothing about these pieces feels like an afterthought, which is exactly why mine get so many questions when they come out at the table.
The Tiles (Including My Travel Set)
Sets run from $285 to $495, and the Commuter Skinny Tiles are the reason I never have an excuse not to play. They are thin, light (about 1.3 pounds) and still big enough to read across the table, which is harder to pull off than it sounds. My Mahj Pit Commuter bundle goes wherever I go, and I have never once regretted bringing it.
The Mats (Washable, Thank Goodness)
I have a number of their mats, and the quality is great. The chenille ones are machine washable (because we all know what happens to a mat when someone is holding a drink), they have a non-slip back, and they come with a storage tube. They measure about 31.5 inches, so there is room to play.
The newest drops are fun. The Butterfly Dolly and the Pixel Pusher are $98 each, and the travel mats (Strawberry Shortcake, Freckles and Halftone) are $68, 21 inches, thick neoprene, and they come with a canvas bag. They come in three styles and I could not decide, so I bought two. I am also keeping a very close eye out for the Acid in the Library mat, a marbled swirl that adds interest without getting busy. It is sold out right now, so if you spot one before I do, I will be quietly jealous.
Totes, Bags and Little Charms
I do not own one of their totes yet, but they are very much on my wish list. They are roomy, stylish totes that are just as good for running around town as they are for tossing on the plane as a carry-on, no mahj required. The East West totes start at $175, the zipper totes are $185, and they release seasonal ones (I SCREAM and HOWDY WITCHES, anyone?). There is a $45 Commuter Bag, and the Fortune Cookie dice holder charms ($50) clip right onto your bag.
Fun for the Table
This is where the brand really wins me over. They have trophies ($65) for the person who deserves them, like “Here for the snacks” (the one I would hand out at every party I host) and “We ride at dawn. We play with blanks.” They also find vintage trinket dishes and dice holders, including vintage English Imari nut plates with gold luster that look made for the Confetti tiles. They sell out fast, so if you love one, do not wait.
Stitch It Yourself
For a cozy night in (or a very good gift), Mahj Pit has embroidery kits for $32 to $36, in sweet designs like Cherries, Peony and Quilt, plus Garden Hen and Garden Turkey tea towels. I have not stitched one yet, but I have a feeling they are going to be my next hobby, and I would absolutely do it with a cup of tea next to the garden.
Where to Shop
Shop the full collection at Mahj Pit and use code JESSJONES for 10% off. If you play away from your own dining table, my travel mahjong guide goes deeper on the best sets for the road.
