While on our recent vacation to the beach, I rediscovered my love of Mah Jongg. That’s not to say that I am particularly good at the game, but I do enjoy the challenge. So I definitely got a little excited when I found pendants made with Mah Jongg tiles. The Tigers and Dragons Etsy shop has a variety of Mah Jongg pendants made using reclaimed vintage and antique game tiles. Each tile has a specific meaning, and a card explaining the significance of your pendant is included with each purchase.
There is also a fabulous line of etched copper and stainless steel jewellery. There are etched pieces with Chinese zodiac signs, or Celtic and Norse designs. The Manitoba-based duo of Paul and Jill have backgrounds in architecture and art, and I think it shows in the esthetics of the jewellery they create.
All the tiles are reclaimed from incomplete vintage sets, so they have the added appeal of "game history"
I love the warm patina of this copper etched piece
While it was the Mah Jongg pendants that originally drew me to Tigers and Dragons, I have to admit that my eye has been caught, and my heart stolen, by this etching on stainless steel:
For the intrepid traveller: a beautiful symbol of protection and guidance!
The design is called a Viking Compass, and when translated from icelandic, it means “see the way”. It is said to help guide the traveller safely home. What a lovely sentiment to keep close to your heart while collecting stamps on your passport and having grand adventures!
You can see the whole selection of items at the Tigers and Dragons Etsy shop. I’m off to put Mah Jongg on my computer so I can play any time!
~Jennifer
Check out unique Mah Jongg tiles and jewelry at http://www.WhereTheWindsBlow.com
While you enjoy the computer version of Mah Jongg, you might consider learning the four player “live” game of Mah Jongg. Very popular and lots of fun!
We can’t believe we didn’t see this sooner. Thanks so much for featuring our jewellery! What a great blog idea, hooray for Canadian handcraft!