There are certain traditions that have a way of bringing people together. Mahjong is one of them.
It’s the sound of tiles clicking around a table, friends settling in for a game that inevitably lasts longer than planned, snacks within reach, drinks being poured, and the combination of strategy, competition and conversation that makes you want to play just one more round.
There are weekly games with the same group of friends, lessons that turn into obsessions, girls’ nights centered around the table, and that very specific thrill of finally getting the tile you’ve been waiting for.
Our Tile Time print was created as a love letter to all of it.
At Oyster and Arrow, we design pieces inspired by the places, traditions and moments that mean something to us. Mahjong is our first print that isn't tied to a destination, but in so many ways, it felt perfectly at home in the collection.
Because Oyster and Arrow has never really just been about places.
It's about the memories we attach to them, and the people we share them with.
The Story Behind Our Mahjong Pajamas
Our prints are inspired by the storytelling quality of traditional toile, interpreted through a playful, modern point of view.
For Tile Time, we traded lighthouses, sailboats and historic landmarks for another set of instantly recognizable icons: the tiles scattered across a mahjong table.
Look closely and you'll find whimsical illustrations inspired by the dragons, birdie bams, and other details that make a game of mahjong so aesthetically pleasing.
The motifs are arranged on a teal Chinoiserie lattice feels playful and nostalgic while still maintaining the elevated look and feel of Oyster and Arrow.
For someone searching for a mahjong pajama set, mahjong gifts, or a unique gift for a mahjong player, this OEKO-TEK bamboo set is the perfect solution.
Made for Mahjong Nights In
We wanted our Tile Time bamboo pajamas to feel every bit as comfortable as the kind of evening that inspired them.
Our women's pajama sets are made from an incredibly soft OEKO-TEX bamboo viscose blend with stretch, creating a cool, drapey feel that works beautifully for sleeping, lounging and settling in for a night around the mahjong table.
They're exactly the kind of pajamas we imagine changing into before everyone arrives.
A bottle of wine opened on the counter. Snacks spread across the kitchen island. Four chairs pulled around the table. Tiles being shuffled while everyone catches up on the week.
And several hours later, no one particularly interested in calling it a night.
For anyone looking for women's bamboo pajamas with a little more personality, our Tile Time print was designed to feel fun without feeling novelty.
Because you can take the game seriously without taking your pajamas too seriously.
They're especially fun for:
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Weekly mahjong groups
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Mahjong girls' nights
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Girls' weekends
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Birthday celebrations
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Mahjong tournaments
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Learn-to-play events
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Holiday mahjong parties
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Mahjong retreats
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Mother's Day gifts
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Matching gifts for your mahjong group
Whether you've been playing for decades or recently learned the difference between a bam, dot and crack, the ritual around the game quickly becomes just as important as the game itself.
And the pajamas become part of the memory.
A Mahjong Gift They'll Actually Use
Finding a gift for someone who loves mahjong can quickly lead to a lot of very literal mahjong merchandise.
We wanted to create something different.
Our mahjong pajama set celebrates the game while still feeling beautiful enough to wear whether you're playing that night or not.
It makes an especially thoughtful gift for someone who has a standing weekly game, recently learned to play, can't stop talking about mahjong or is responsible for getting everyone else hooked.
Tile Time works beautifully as a:
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Mahjong hostess gift
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Birthday gift
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Mother's Day gift
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Holiday gift
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Mahjong teacher thank-you
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Girls' trip gift
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Gift for a mahjong group
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New player gift
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Mahjong tournament gift
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Gift for the friend who has everything
If you're searching for mahjong gifts for women, a mahjong lover gift, mahjong pajamas or a unique gift for your mahjong group, choosing something they'll actually wear long after the game ends makes it feel a little more special.
