{"id":111636,"date":"2026-04-29T09:13:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T09:13:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/?post_type=articles&p=111636"},"modified":"2026-04-27T14:14:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T14:14:01","slug":"mahjong-revival-sjp-julia-roberts-social-trend-luxury-mahjong","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/us\/articles\/mahjong-revival-sjp-julia-roberts-social-trend-luxury-mahjong\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Julia Roberts & Sarah Jessica Parker Are Staying In for Mahjong \u2014 Shop the Trend"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Brunello
Brunello Cucinelli Walnut Wood, Krion\u00ae and Brass Mahjong Set.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Somewhere between padel and Pilates, mahjong became the plan. The one that lives on the calendar, that needs a group text, that no one cancels. It\u2019s social but contained, competitive without being intense, and just structured enough to justify sitting in one place for hours<\/p>\n

What used to feel like something your mom\u2019s friends did has fully reset.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s been really fun to see how many people in Hollywood have picked it up, but it makes sense,\u201d says Oh My Mahjong<\/a> founder and CEO Megan Trottier. \u201cMahjong is the kind of thing you can do at home with friends that still feels like an outing. Once people learn, they get hooked. It\u2019s one of those games that just keeps you coming back.\u201d<\/p>\n

That\u2019s the shift. \u2014it\u2019s gone from niche to something people actually plan around. \u201cMahjong is really having a moment lately,\u201d Trottier says. \u201cIt\u2019s kind of the new dinner party. People genuinely look forward to it. There\u2019s this bigger shift happening \u2014 people want to get off their phones and spend time with friends in a way that feels a little more considered than just grabbing a drink.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Blake
Blake Lively, wearing CHANEL, attends the CHANEL Tribeca Festival Artists Dinner at The Odeon on June 09, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Sean Zanni\/WireImage)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

And the crowd reflects that. The game has quietly worked its way into a wide slice of the celebrity orbit, from Blake Lively and Joanna Gaines to Tommy Hilfiger, Hoda Kotb, and Maria Shriver (all fans of Oh My Mahjong) \u2014 along with a more social-first set like Claudia Oshry, Arielle Charnas, and Katie Sturino. It tracks: mahjong hits that rare sweet spot of being social but contained, a little competitive, and easy to build a night around.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt also allows people to meet other people who love playing,\u201d Trottier adds. \u201cIt\u2019s social, a little competitive, and once you start, you want to keep going.\u201d In L.A. especially, that\u2019s turned into a full ecosystem \u2014 less casual hang, more standing plan \u2014 with instructors, group chats, and weekly games that book out ahead.<\/p>\n

Mahjong originated in China in the mid-to-late 1800s, often linked to the Qing dynasty era. The game uses a set of 144 tiles marked with Chinese characters and symbols \u2014 bamboo (\u201cbams\u201d), circles (\u201cdots\u201d), and characters (\u201ccraks\u201d), along with winds, dragons, and flowers. Traditionally played with four people, it blends elements of rummy with a level of strategy that can turn unexpectedly intense, depending on the table.<\/p>\n

By the early 20th century, mahjong had made its way to the U.S., where it quickly caught on. Sets were sold in department stores, rulebooks circulated widely, and by the 1920s, it had already had its first American boom.\u00a0In 1937, the National Mah Jongg League<\/a> was formed, standardizing the rules and introducing the now-iconic annual card \u2014 a printed guide to all the official hands you can play that year (Yes, it changes every year. Yes, people have opinions.).<\/p>\n

It\u2019s part logic puzzle, part memory game, and part ritual. Once you know what you\u2019re doing \u2014 or even know enough to fake it till you make it \u2014 it becomes the kind of thing you look forward to all week.<\/p>\n

Mahjong is popping up everywhere, from poolside tables in Miami to standing weekly games at places like Sadelle\u2019s Coconut Grove<\/a> to private games in NYC and events in Los Angeles hosted by branding pro Carol Bell, and everywhere in between. It hits a very specific sweet spot: screen-free but still engaging, social without being chaotic, and structured enough to feel addictive.<\/p>\n

It also taps into something people have been missing: ritual. A standing game, a set group, a night that repeats. In a culture that tends to overcomplicate plans, mahjong simplifies them. You show up, you sit down, you play.<\/p>\n

And then there\u2019s the aesthetic. The new wave of mahjong sets at all price points \u2014 lucite tiles, soft pastels, monogrammed racks \u2014 has turned the game into something closer to a lifestyle accessory, making it feel less inherited and more curated.<\/p>\n

\"Julia
Julia Roberts arrives at the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 11, 2026 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz\/FilmMagic)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mahjong\u2019s current wave isn\u2019t happening on red carpets; it\u2019s happening at home, which is exactly why the celebrity overlap feels real. Julia Roberts<\/a> has long been associated with playing as part of her off-duty routine, while Sarah Jessica Parker<\/a> \u2014 a longtime player \u2014 cements its place as a New York social ritual rather than a niche hobby.<\/p>\n

Drew Barrymore<\/a> leans into that same energy \u2014 classic games, friends over, nothing overly produced \u2014 while Amy Schumer has referenced playing in a more social, group setting.<\/p>\n

Then there\u2019s Jill Kargman,<\/a> whose whole Upper East Side orbit feels practically designed for mahjong: slightly irreverent, deeply social, and built around the idea that staying in can be its own kind of going out.<\/p>\n

The through line isn\u2019t traditional endorsement \u2014 it\u2019s that the game fits seamlessly into how these women actually live now. At home, with friends, doing something just structured enough to feel like you showed up for it.<\/p>\n

At its core, mahjong isn\u2019t just a game \u2014 it\u2019s a system, a language, and increasingly, a reason to gather.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also one of the rare things that manages to feel both timeless and current. You can learn it at 10 or 70. You can play seriously or barely keep up. And once you know what you\u2019re doing \u2014 even a little \u2014 it becomes the kind of thing you build a week around.<\/p>\n

Which is probably why everyone is playing again.<\/p>\n

Shop the Mahjong Moment:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This is where the trend really clicks: mahjong isn\u2019t just something you play \u2014 it\u2019s something you style. The sets have become part d\u00e9cor, part personality, and in some cases, full-blown collector\u2019s items. From playful, color-forward tiles to couture-level objets, this is the edit that makes the whole thing feel elevated. The best mahjong set isn\u2019t just about how it plays \u2014 it\u2019s about how it lives in your space. Whether you lean playful, polished, or full collector, the right one makes the night feel considered before the first tile is even picked up.<\/p>\n

Herm\u00e8s<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"GRAZIA
Hermes Macao Mahjong Game, $14,600. SHOP NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At the highest end, this is mahjong as a true luxury object \u2014 solid mahogany and cassia wood tiles, impeccable craftsmanship, and the kind of detailing that puts it firmly in collector territory.<\/p>\n

Tiffany & Co.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Tiffany
Tiffany & Co. mahjong set, $18,150. SHOP NOW<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Clean, polished, and unmistakably refined in gorgeous Tiffany & Co. blue, it reads less like a game set and more like an heirloom piece you keep \u2014 and actually use.<\/p>\n

Brunello Cucinelli<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Brunello
Brunello Cucinelli Walnut Wood, Krion\u00ae and Brass Mahjong Set, $15,200. SHOP NOW<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Quiet luxury, translated. Soft neutrals, tactile materials, and a level of restraint that makes it feel elevated without ever trying too hard.<\/p>\n

Prada<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Prada
Prada Saffiano Leather Mahjong Game, $8,100. SHOP NOW<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sleek and slightly unexpected, with a design-forward approach that treats mahjong as part of a broader lifestyle \u2014 not just a game.<\/p>\n

Aerin<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"AERIN
AERIN Luxe Shagreen mahjong set, $2,750. SHOP NOW<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The sweet spot: refined, travel-friendly, and easy to live with. Elegant, but not so precious you\u2019re afraid to actually play.<\/p>\n

Oh My Mahjong<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Oh
Oh My Mahjong tiles, $400. SHOP NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The set that arguably kicked off the current wave. Bright, customizable, and built for hosting, with pastel tiles and monogrammed racks that are meant to stay out on the table, not tucked away.<\/p>\n

Spools<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Spools
Spools Travel mahjong tiles, $275. SHOP NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A little more polished, a little more traditional. Spools strikes that balance between classic and current \u2014 the kind of set that works just as well for a standing weekly game as it does for a more dressed-up table.<\/p>\n

The Mahjong House<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"The
The Mahjong House tiles, starting at $425. SHOP NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Closer to the roots of the game, with sets that nod to tradition while still feeling relevant now. A good entry point if you want something that doesn\u2019t lean too novelty.<\/p>\n

Haus of Tiles<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"Haus
Haus of Tiles set, $525. SHOP NOW<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Color-forward and playful, these are the sets that immediately bring energy to a table. Less about subtlety, more about making the whole night feel a little more fun.<\/p>\n

The Mahjong Line<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\"The
The Mahjong Line tiles, starting at $375. SHOP NOW<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One of the brands that helped bring mahjong back into the mainstream. Bold, accessible, and built around a real sense of community \u2014 it\u2019s as much about the culture as the set itself.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42712,"featured_media":111639,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[6939,4054,38,16,2717],"yoast_head":"\nSJP, Julia Roberts, & the Chic Mahjong Revival Taking Over<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"From Sarah Jessica Parker to Julia Roberts, mahjong is having a major moment \u2014 with ultra-chic sets to match. 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