Sarah's Silks Cheetah Playsilk

The Cheetah Playsilk is made from extra sturdy, heavyweight 100% pure mulberry silk and cut into a 35 inch square. The heavier weight gives it a fuller drape and a firm knot, which suits active dress-up. Silk is a natural fiber with a soft sheen that breaks down and returns to the soil over its long life.

Tie the silk under the arms to make a skirt, or knot it at the neck as a cape for a complete cheetah costume. Because it is open-ended, the same silk can also become a spotted river, a fort wall, or a doll wrap, so it keeps working long after the costume is done.

These play silks move easily from costume to open-ended toy. Children wave them in dance, lay them as pretend grass or water, build forts, and use them as props in a small world scene. The sturdy weight holds up to plenty of pulling and knotting, so it takes on a fresh role each day.

It measures 35 inches by 35 inches, a square large enough to wear as a cape or skirt yet easy for a child to knot and carry alone. The size suits both dress-up and floor play, and the silk folds down small enough to tuck into a bag for trips.

The Cheetah Playsilk uses an extra sturdy, heavyweight silk, which gives it more body than a thin playsilk and helps it stand up to active play and frequent knotting. With gentle hand washing it holds its drape and colour well, making it a solid choice for a child who plays hard and often.

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 the silk is hand-dyed, slight colour differences between pieces are part of the handmade character rather than any fault.