Sarah's Silks Lion Playsilk

The Lion Playsilk is made from 100% pure mulberry silk and cut into a 35 inch square. It is lightweight, breathable, and carries a soft natural sheen. Silk is a natural fiber that breaks down easily and returns to the soil over time, which makes it a gentle choice for families who care about the earth.

Simply knot the silk around the neck as a cape and your child becomes the king or queen of the grasslands. Because it is open-ended, the very same silk can later turn into a river, a fort roof, or a doll blanket, so it keeps earning its place long after any dress-up moment.

These play silks are among the most versatile toys you can offer. Children turn them into capes, tails, and skirts, then use them as pretend grass, water, or a rainbow in a small world scene. They also suit peekaboo, fort building, and quiet sensory games where a child folds and drapes the fabric.

It measures 35 inches by 35 inches, a square that a child can knot, drape, and carry without help. The size works well over the shoulders for dress-up and flat on the floor for play, and it folds down small enough to tuck into a bag for trips or visits.

Hand-wash the silk with a mild shampoo or dish soap in warm water, then hang it to dry. Iron on a medium setting to bring back the shine. Because each piece is hand-dyed, small colour differences from one silk to the next are part of its handmade character rather than a fault.

Yes. Instead of doing one fixed job, it lets a child decide what it becomes each day. That open quality is why many families return to a single silk across years of play, moving from toddler peekaboo to older children who stage detailed pretend adventures with a whole pile of them.