Rainbow Playcotton

$40.00
Color

Why Children LOVE Playcottons:

Playcottons share the same simplicity and versatility as our Playsilks - They're inspiring, magical toys that children will be drawn to play with time and time again. The simplicity and open-ended nature of Playcottons tap directly into the child’s creative potential.

  • Open-ended play with Playcottons allows children to express their imagination and support their independence.
  • Wide, sturdy, and vibrantly colored, these Playcottons are perfect for fort building; they let just enough light in, but also provide a private space to play.
  • Sustainably made from seed to toy, our Playcottons are made with organic cotton and dyed with all-natural, sustainably farmed indigenous plant dyes

Many families use them as table coverings and decorations for rainbow birthday parties.

  • 42" x 72"
  • 100% Cotton

    Pair with our Maple Wood Play Clips.

    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

    Our Playsilks are dyed with non-toxic, eco-friendly dyes and have been safety tested for children of all ages.

    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 water
    • 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
    • Collection 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 Playsilks 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.