Playsilk Sets

$178.00
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Playsilk Sets are the perfect way to begin or add to your collection of open-ended toys. The only thing more magical than one Playsilk is an entire set of Playsilks! Add a basket of Playsilks to your home and start a beautiful tradition of imaginative and dress-up play!

Pairs beautifully with our Playsilk Display.

Why Children LOVE Playsilks:

Playsilks are inspiring, magical toys that children will be drawn to play with time and time again. The simplicity and open-ended nature of Playsilks tap directly into the child’s creative potential.

  • Open-ended play with Playsilks allows children to express their imagination and support their independence.
  • Nourishing the senses with Playsilks gives the child an amazing tactile experience.
  • Growing with the child sets our Playsilks apart from any other toy, allowing for a limitless range of play possibilities, and years of lasting play value.

Give your child a Playsilk and you’ll be amazed by all the ways they play!

 

Pastel (6x 35" Squares) Lavender, Sky, Lime, Sunshine, Peach, and Pink
Primary (6x 35" Squares) Purple, Royal, Emerald, Gold, Orange, and Red
Enchanted Set (5x 35" Squares) Rainbow, Starry Night, Sea, Blossom, and Fire
Mini Primary Playsilk Set (6x 21" Squares) Rose, Red, Sunshine, Emerald, Royal, and Purple
Mini Enchanted Playsilk Set (5x 21" Squares) Rainbow, Starry Night, Sea, Fire, and Blossom
All 12 - Pastel & Primary (12x 35" Squares) Pastel - Lavender, Sky, Lime, Sunshine, Peach, and Pink
Primary - Purple, Royal, Gold, Emerald, Orange, and Red
All 17 - Pastel & Primary Plus (17x 35" Squares) Pastel - Lavender, Sky, Lime, Sunshine, Peach, and Pink
Primary - Purple, Royal, Emerald, Gold, Orange, and Red
Plus - Brown, White, Rose, Red-violet, and Turquoise

 

"Someone once asked in an interview - if you and your kids were stranded on an island and could take only one thing, what would that be? My reply was, 'A Playsilk' - there's no end to what a Playsilk can be."

~Donni from The Magic Onion

Discover Sarah’s 100 favorite play ideas with Playsilks


Playsilks are inspiring, magical toys that children will be drawn to play with time and time again. The simplicity and open-ended nature of Playsilks tap directly into the child’s creative potential.

  • Open-ended play with Playsilks allows children to express their imagination and support their independence.
  • Nourishing the senses with Playsilks gives the child an amazing tactile experience.
  • Growing with the child sets our Playsilks apart from any other toy, allowing for a limitless range of play possibilities, and years of lasting play value.

Playsilks are made from 100% pure mulberry silk - painted and dyed by hand. They are light weight and airy, providing a wonderful sensory experience while also being easy for children to play and 'work' with.

Loved by children

Playsilks have been a staple in Montessori & Waldorf homes around the world for 30 years!

Care instructions

Hand-wash with mild shampoo or dish soap and warm water. Hang dry, and iron on medium to restore shine

Sustainably made

Playsilks are made from 100% pure mulberry silk.

Safety tested

Fun & safe for all ages! Safety tested by the rigorous standards of the U.S. & E.U.

100 things to do with Playsilks

Dress-up play ideas
  • Superhero cape
  • Flag
  • Princess dress
  • Princess skirt
  • Genie pants
  • Wedding veil
  • Fairy wings
  • Pirate scarf
  • Wizard Cloak
  • Belt for a sword
  • Karate headband
  • Knight tunic
  • Rapunzel hair
  • Mermaid tail
  • Chef apron
  • Wear as a favorite animal
  • Wedding gown
  • Ghost
  • Fashion designer
  • Clown
Open-ended play ideas
  • Make bubbles in the bath
  • Doll sling
  • Treasure pouch
  • Doll hammock
  • Dog leash
  • Sling for pretend broken arm
  • Hot lava
  • Pretend bandage
  • 'Swim' on one
  • Prop for charades
  • Puppet theater
  • Camping tent
  • Fort building
  • Fortune telling
  • Circus performance
  • Story reenactment
  • Dragon fire
  • Doll blanket
  • Yellow sun
  • Jellyfish
Learning & active play ideas
  • Tie knots
  • Braid
  • Make a Playsilk pull
  • Practice counting
  • Juggling
  • Float in the air
  • Make a parachute
  • Wrap yourself up
  • Gently float over a baby
  • Dance
  • Play peek-a-boo with a baby
  • Fly as a kite
  • Use in yoga class
  • Run in the wind
  • Bring on trips
  • Collecting shells
  • Tie to swing
  • Gift to a friend
  • Sensory play
  • Tie on bike handles
Small world play ideas
  • Color matching
  • Water for a boat
  • Grass for wooden animals
  • Sky backdrop
  • Star gazing
  • Potion
  • Cooking ingredients
  • Blanket for a tea party
  • Stir in a pot like soup
  • River for canoeing
  • Sand for a beach
  • Sensory bowls
  • Camp fire
  • Moat around a castle
  • Straw or hay for wooden animals
  • Ice for skating
  • Snow for cold mountains
  • A fence for a farm
  • Playmap for learning
  • Make a rainbow
Decorative & party ideas
  • Colorful bunting
  • Tooth fairy pillow
  • Party table cloth
  • Pinata
  • Hang in windows
  • Party favors
  • Pretend cake
  • Cover a Playstand
  • Use as gift wrap
  • Hang in doorway
  • Sunshade for car windows
  • Decorate a birthday table
  • Dye white Playsilks
  • Tooth fairy gift
  • Draw or paint on one
  • Tie a Christmas tree ornament
  • Grass for an Easter basket
  • Spooky Halloween ghost
  • New Year's Ball
  • Valentine's gift

Try Playilks in the Water!

Put your Playsilks in water to make bubbles

A silk & wood childhood

Play is the world of the child. Through play the child learns and discovers their inner selves and the outer world around them!

Open-ended, loose parts essential toy

Children naturally engage in deep, meaningful play when provided with simple, open-ended toys, like Playsilks.