Sarah's Silks Playsilk - Circus

The standard Circus Playsilk measures 35 by 35 inches and is cut from heavyweight, 100 percent pure mulberry silk. That size is generous enough to hang across a doorway as a stage curtain or to wear over the shoulders as a swishing circus cape.

The Circus range is a limited edition collaboration between Sarah's Silks and illustrator Phoebe Wahl. It brings her playful, folk art style to the silk, giving the whole collection a warm, storybook circus feel that suits both active play and quiet display.

It is wonderfully open ended. Hang it in a doorway and it becomes a puppet theatre background or a stage curtain for a home show. Tie it on and it turns into a ringmaster's cape. Spread it out and it sets the scene for small world circus adventures.

Yes. The celebration design is offered in three sizes: Mini for small world play, the standard Playsilk for puppet theatre backdrops, and Large for hanging on classroom and playroom walls. Many families collect more than one to layer scenes together.

Each Circus Playsilk is woven from heavyweight, 100 percent pure mulberry silk. The fabric is light and fluid yet substantial enough to drape and hang well, so it moves beautifully during play and holds its shape when strung up as a backdrop.

Hand wash it in warm water with a little mild soap, then hang it to dry away from direct heat. A medium iron will restore the silk's natural sheen. Because it is hand finished, small differences between pieces are part of its charm.