Sarah's Silks Playsilk Owl

The Owl Playsilk is made from 100% real silk and measures 35 inches by 35 inches. The silk is vibrant with a light sheen, so it drapes softly as a costume and still feels lovely to handle once it moves on to everyday play.

Add face paint, a set of ears or a simple mask to complete the owl look. The 35 inch square wraps and ties in different ways, so children can put together a homemade costume that suits them without needing a fixed, one-piece outfit.

Once the costume days are over, the Owl becomes an open-ended toy. Children use it for dress-up, small-world play, fort building, dancing and much more, folding it into fresh stories long after the season has passed rather than packing it away.

The Owl Playsilk was inspired by the soft browns of the North American Barn Owl's feathers. The gentle, natural palette gives it a warm, muted look that suits both the owl costume and the wider imaginative play it moves on to.

Hand-wash the silk with a mild shampoo or dish soap and warm water. Hang it to dry, then iron on a medium setting to restore its shine. Gentle washing keeps the soft brown colour and the silk's light sheen looking their best.

Yes. The Playsilk is coloured with non-toxic, eco-friendly dyes and is suited to children aged three and up. That makes it an eco-minded choice both as a homemade Halloween costume and as a lasting open-ended toy in a child's collection.