10 Ways to Play with a Sarah’s Silks Play Silk

Simple cloth. Endless possibility.

At Conscious Craft, we’ve always believed that the simplest toys are often the most powerful — inviting imagination, not prescribing it. Sarah’s Silks play silks are a perfect example. These beautifully dyed squares of silk aren’t just fabric — they’re doorways into storytelling, movement, small-world play, dressing up, and sensory exploration.

Here are some of our favourite ways to use a play silk — gathered from years of watching children (and grown-ups!) fold, twirl, wrap, and invent with them:

1. A Cape for Brave Adventures

Fastened with a gentle knot or one of Sarah’s Silks’ wooden clips, the play silk becomes a superhero cape, forest ranger cloak, or magical robe. Perfect for open-ended role play and running wildly through the garden.

2. A Belt for a Wooden Sword

Wrap it around the waist and tuck in a wooden sword or stick — ready for dragon battles, treasure hunts, or woodland missions. Ideal for grounding imaginative play in movement and confidence.

3. A Twirling Skirt

Tied around the waist or layered with other silks, it becomes a flowing skirt, dancing costume, or fairy dress. Light and soft, the silk moves with the body, inviting joy and freedom.

4. A Baby Carrier

Children love to mimic caregiving. Tied across the shoulder or around the waist, a play silk becomes the perfect sling for carrying dolls, soft toys — or sometimes a beloved wooden fox.

5. Nature Table or Play Scene

Green for grass, blue for water, gold for sand — silks make beautiful backdrops for small-world play or seasonal nature displays. Layer them up and add animals, pine cones, and treasures from a forest walk.

7. A Pretend Fire

Use red, orange, and gold silks to build a campfire — perfect for marshmallow-toasting play, storytelling circles, or camping pretend play. Add wooden sticks or pebbles to complete the scene.

8. A Flag or Banner

Tie to a stick and wave it proudly. Whether it’s a pirate flag, a royal banner, or a signal to start the race — silks are brilliant for turning the wind into play.

9. Water Sensory Play

Unlike many fabrics, play silks dry beautifully and feel soft when wet — making them ideal for gentle water play, bath-time pretend, or scooping and pouring fun in a bowl or tub.

10. A Den or Fort (with a Large Play Silk)

Stretch a giant play silk between chairs or over a table to create a simple, magical hideaway. Add cushions, books, and a torch, and you’ve got a space for dreaming.

Why We Love Them
Sarah’s Silks are made from 100% mulberry silk and dyed with non-toxic, eco-friendly dyes. They feel beautiful to touch, catch the light in the loveliest ways, and seem to gather meaning with time.

They’re not just toys — they’re invitations. To play, to imagine, to be creative without limits. One silk can become anything your child dreams it to be — and then something new again tomorrow.