Cover These ultra-luxe mahjong sets add a touch of glamour to the classic game (Photo: Ralph Lauren)

These ultra-luxe mahjong sets bring a touch of glamour to the quintessential Chinese New Year activity

Believed to be developed in 19th century China, the game of mahjong is usually played by four players, sitting intimidatingly opposite each other in a square. Since then, the game has spread throughout Asia, and is known to be a game of skill and luck. 

A game enjoyed by all generations, the favourite Chinese pastime normally makes its rounds through gatherings, especially during Chinese New Year. Avid mahjong players will battle it out at the table while those new to the game become curious onlookers. Swap your old mahjong set for a new one as we give you these luxury sets to choose from.

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1. Gucci, Decorative Mahjong Set With Web

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Above Decorative Mahjong Set With Web (Photo: Gucci)

This reimagined mahjong set features beautiful marble resin and birchwood tiles and comes stored in a gorgeous leather case with the brand’s distinctive Double G and Web detail. The case is complete with a brown Demetra trim, gold-toned hardware and Gucci’s classic Radura print.

2. Rimowa, Rimowa Mahjong Attaché

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Above Rimowa Mahjong Attaché (Photo: Rimowa)

This sleek mahjong set comprises 144 engraved tiles decorated with 42 hand-painted symbols. Pieces are fitted in a minimalist attaché made from anodised grooved aluminium and signed with Rimowa’s monogram. Leather handles make it the perfect set to transport to and from gatherings while its fully integrated lock system provides additional security. 

3. Ralph Lauren, 888 Mahjong Game Set

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Above 888 Mahjong Game Set (Photo: Ralph Lauren)

This luxurious custom-designed mahjong set sees 152 leather-backed cherry wood tiles, each painted and engraved. Along with the tiles, the set comes with four push sticks, betting coins and dice. It’s kept in a beautiful leather and metal box detailed with the brand’s signature stacked monogram logo.

4. Hermès, Macao Mahjong Game

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Above Solid mahogany set from Hermès (Photo: Hermès)

While mahjong tiles are traditionally made of horn or ivory, these Hermès pieces are presented in gorgeous solid mahogany and cassia wood. Pieces are easily kept in its solid mahogany trays, complete with a sleek lid in the brand’s beloved taurillon leather. Its Evercolor calfskin handles make the set easy to transport to your next reunion gathering.

5. Brunello Cucinelli, Wood and Krion Mahjong Set

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Above An elegant laser-engraved set from Brunello Cucinelli (Photo: Brunello Cucinelli)

Delicately crafted in Italy, this elegant laser-engraved mahjong set is crafted from European walnut wood. The set blends traditional heritage and modern design with its cream and brown palette. Its 144 tiles and handmade wooden dice are easily stored in stackable wooden trays.

6. Louis Vuitton, Vanity Mahjong

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Above Travel in style with the Louis Vuitton mahjong set (Photo: Louis Vuitton)

Designed in the shape of a trunk, travel with Louis Vuitton’s mahjong set as you hop from house to house. With 144 tiles encased in six drawers, the set screams drama as compared to its one-tiered counterparts. 

7. Geoffrey Parker, Mahjong Set

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Above A mohjong set carved by Liu Jun (Photo: Geoffrey Parker)

Chinese mahjong artist Liu Jun was a key member in the design process for this set. He had carved the ox bone and bamboo tiles now included in the set. Encased in the brand’s signature leather attache case and a black suede interior, the set comes in various colours for you to choose from.

8. Tiffany and Co, Mahjong Set

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Above A mahjong set in iconic Tiffany blue (Photo: Tiffany and Co)

Tiffany’s iconic blue is hard to miss, especially not when it covers a mahjong set. The set is made of an American walnut wood base in a leather box that holds the 150 tiles and 120 scoring sticks. Adorned head to toe in Tiffany blue, fashion fiends will want to add this set to their collection. 

9. Prada, Saffiano Leather Mahjong Game

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Above A sleek set made of Saffiano leather by Prada (Photo: Prada)

Made of pure Saffiano leather, Prada’s sleek black mahjong set veers from the classic. The set comes with tiles which contain characters and images engraved in a deep, elegant green. Irresistible.

10. Aerin, Shagreen Mahjong Set

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Above A sleek set finished in suede (Photo: Aerin)

This minimalist mahjong set contains 144 engraved tiles on white melamine. Coloured in a quaint cream colour and finished with a suede lining, the set will surely turn heads during gatherings with friends and family.

11. Berluti, Venezia Calf Leather Mahjong

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Above Vintage elegance with Berluti (Photo: Berluti)

Made in collaboration with Chinese designer Benwu Studio, Berluti’s mahjong set comes with a handy clutch, great for bringing it on the go when house visiting. The venezia leather is painted in a beautiful dark brown, adding a tinge of vintage elegance.

12. Agresti, Passione di gioco

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Above Agresti offers two sets in either walnut or ebony wood (Photo: Agresti)

Luxury Italian furniture brand Agresti presents a simple and rustic looking mahjong set in two colours. Equipped with brass parts, the set comes in either matte canaletto walnut or ebony. 

13. S.T. Dupont, The World’s Most Luxurious Mahjong Set

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Above The world's most luxurious mahjong set (Photo: S.T. Supont)

This beautiful, glimmering mahjong set is made in collaboration with L’Aquart and is probably the most luxurious addition to the world of mahjong. Made from solid blocks of Tanzanian ruby and engraved and hand hammered in gold vermeil, the set is truly a sight to behold. 

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