Southern Sparrow in the Press
Discover Southern Sparrow in the pages of national magazines, regional publications, and the mahjong community. Explore stories about our hand-painted mahjong tiles, thoughtful designs, and the joy of bringing people together around the table.
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Silver Sage Sisters
In a personal reflection on learning American mahjong, Cynthia recommends Jessica at Southern Sparrow as her favorite YouTube mahjong teacher. She highlights the short Mahj 101 videos and the clear explanations that helped her feel more prepared for in-person lessons.
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Mahj Tile Talk
Mahj Tile Talk includes Jessica Roe’s perspective in a discussion of preorders, waitlists, and inventory financing in the mahjong industry. The article also features Southern Sparrow’s Riviera Jet Set in Portofino Blue and links to the publication’s earlier founder interview.
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Mahj Tile Talk
Tricia Conover interviews Jessica Roe about the story behind Southern Sparrow and the craftsmanship of our mahjong tiles. The conversation explores deeply engraved designs, hand-painted details, heirloom quality, and the growing community of players discovering the game.
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D Home / D Magazine
D Home features Southern Sparrow in its guide to Dallas mahjong, including our Country Club tiles in the opening styled photograph. The shopping guide highlights Country Club and Chinoiserie, then selects Riviera Jet Set as our standout collection, calling attention to its topiary, beach umbrella, and fashion-inspired artwork.
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Chinoiserie Chic
Beth Connolly shares her introduction to mahjong and recommends Southern Sparrow’s free video lessons. Her feature also explores our Chinoiserie collection, highlighting Blue Jadeite and Polished Pink tiles, the Barely Blue trellis mat, tortoiseshell line markers, and tile samples.
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Garden & Gun
Garden & Gun includes Southern Sparrow in its selection of beautiful American-style mahjong sets. The feature shares Jessica Roe’s introduction to the game, recognizes her Mahj 101 teaching videos, and highlights the traditional artistry of Chinoiserie and the golf-inspired details of Country Club.
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The Order of the Tile
The Order of the Tile spotlights Jessica Roe and Southern Sparrow’s approach to teaching American mahjong. The newsletter recognizes the clear, welcoming Mahj 101 lessons and practical guidance on solo practice, three-player games, and choosing a hand, alongside our Chinoiserie and Country Club collections.
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FOX 4 Dallas–Fort Worth
Southern Sparrow founder Jessica Roe joins The Post on FOX 4 to discuss mahjong’s growing popularity in North Texas. The segment explores the enthusiasm bringing more players to the table and the local community surrounding the game.
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The Aha! Connection
The Aha! Connection includes Southern Sparrow in the mahjong section of its gift guide for girlfriends and teachers. The recommendation links readers directly to our collection to find a gift for the mahjong player in their life.
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TIME
TIME includes Southern Sparrow mahjong sets in its luxury holiday gift guide. The selection introduces readers to mahjong’s appeal as a competitive game to enjoy with family and recommends our tiles as a beautiful gift for the season.
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Moffly Media
Moffly Media’s guide to the growing mahjong scene includes Southern Sparrow in its shopping recommendations. The feature highlights our Chinoiserie tiles in Breezy Blue, Polished Pink, and Luxe Lilac, along with coordinating trellis mats, clear racks, and a Lucite display case.
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