Sarah's Silks Cotton Playcloths

These large cotton cloths are made for building forts, hanging curtains, dressing up, and staging puppet shows. They are wide and sturdy, and the pastel colours let just enough light through while still giving children a private space to play.

Each cloth measures forty five by seventy two inches, which is generous enough to drape over furniture for a fort or hang as a puppet theatre curtain. Many families also use them as table coverings and decorations for rainbow themed birthday parties.

Unlike the lightweight silks, the cotton cloths are wider and more solid, so they block more light and hold up to heavy fort building. Many families own both, pairing the sturdy cotton with the softer play silks for different kinds of games.

Blossom cloths is the name given to these cotton cloths in Waldorf classrooms, where they are a staple of the natural playroom. The soft pastel tones and simple design suit calm, open ended play at home or in a classroom setting.

Hand wash them with a mild shampoo or dish soap in warm water, then hang them to dry. Ironing on a medium setting helps restore their shine and smooths out creases, keeping the cloths looking fresh for the next round of play.

The cotton cloths are coloured with non toxic, eco friendly dyes. Because they are dyed in small batches, shades can vary a little between cloths, which simply reflects the handmade, natural approach behind the pastel colour range.