Founder Story
Mahjong Through Hard Times
Why the simple act of gathering around a table can matter more than the game itself.
Emirryzhang
Founder Story
Three Dunhuang-Inspired Design Directions We’re Exploring
From geometric ceilings to flowing celestial ribbons and the story of the Nine-Colored Deer, three ways ancient art might inspire a modern mahjong collection.
Dunhuang
A Thousand-Year-Old Pink: Finding Our Brand Color in a Dunhuang Cave
A soft pink in a book of Dunhuang’s ancient ceiling patterns reminded me of the color I had chosen for Flamingo Mahjong. What began as a personal discovery became a reflection on cultural heritage, design, and the connections we build around a mahjong table.
Mahjong Design
Ceilings That Tell Stories: What Dunhuang's Ancient Patterns Can Teach Us About Mahjong Design
What can ancient Chinese cave ceilings teach us about designing for the modern Mahjong table? Explore how Dunhuang's caisson patterns offer lessons in composition, rhythm, and translating cultural inspiration into contemporary products.
Founder Story
Why I Traveled 2,000 Miles to Find Inspiration for Mahjong Tiles
How a journey to Dunhuang, from desert landscapes to ancient ceiling patterns, helped shape the visual direction and cultural vision of Flamingo Mahjong.