Mini Desert Playsilk

$14.00

Mini Desert Playsilks are 21 x 21-inches featuring beautifully blended color harmonies inspired by nature's beauty. Made from lightweight, 100% pure mulberry silk.

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!

Discover Sarah’s 100 favorite play ideas with Playsilks

Also available as Classic & Giant Playsilks!

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.

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Carrie A.

I've been wanting to get these silks for a long time, and now I've got them and they are lovely!

Hi Carrie, we're so happy to hear you love the silks! Thanks for sharing your joy with us.

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Marie-France G.
Beautiful silks, love the saturated colors

I am far north and east, the package of different colored Playsilks took forever to arrive but I’m happy with the purchase. Looking forward to play with my granddaughter.

So glad you are happy with the purchase! And we are so sorry for the extra time it took to arrive.

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Tianyi Z.
Mini Silks

I love the beautiful dyed gradient colors! The kiddo likes sitting on his silk and pushing his toy cars around it.

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts on the Mini Desert Playsilk. We love how your son is playing with it!

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Lauren S.
endless fun!

I have been wanting to get my 1 year old son a playsilk since he played with one a friend had and got him the mini desert playsilk. He has enjoyed dancing with it, sitting on it as a "special spot" for reading or playing, and I know he'll keep playing with it in new ways as he grows! It is soft and floaty and the colors are rich and vibrant!

Hi Lauren! What fun ways to use a Playsilk, we can't wait to hear what he comes up with next!

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Vartkes N.
Simple item, tons of fun

Such a simple item brings so much joy to my 9mo old sons playtime. It’s a lot of fun figuring out new and clever ways to play with our silks. Bonus that I can trust the materials and don’t have to worry about brushing them across his face or him putting it in his mouth.

We are so happy to hear this! We hope the silks bring joy to your little one for years to come!😊

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Kate M.
Fun

Got these for my baby play gym. They are pretty and fun. I wish more colors were in stock but it was black friday.

We hope your little one loves the playsilks for years to come!😊

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Alexia A.
Over the moon happy!

It has been great! Exactly what I was looking for. My 5 month old daughter loves to cover her face with fabrics and this allows her to do so and still be able to breathe through it as well as play with it while it’s tied to her play gym. I can’t wait for her to find new ways to enjoy this incredibly versatile toy. Thank you!!

We are so happy your little one enjoys the silk- and hope it brings years of fun, imaginative play✨

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Abigail v.p.
Perfect for tiny humans

My 1 year old wanted a scarf to play dress up with along with his older brothers. This is the absolute perfect size for toddlers. I cannot recommend Sarah silks enough to ALL OF MY FRIENDS.

Thank you, Abigail! How kind! We are overjoyed to hear how loved our toys have been by your children.❤️

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Cynthia G.
Baby loves it !

My almost 1 year old loves playing with this mini silk. We use it to play peak a boo ♥️ material is very soft and high quality

We are so glad you both are enjoying the Mini Desert Playsilk!😊

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Ericka

Beautiful colors, so versatile for play.

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Ericka

Beautiful colors, so versatile for play.

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Steven

Wife loves them

Yay, that is great to hear! We're happy to hear your wife loved the Mini Desert Playsilk :)

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Steven

Wife loves them

Yay, that is great to hear! We're happy to hear your wife loved the Mini Desert Playsilk :)

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Sabrina B.
Amazing service and beautiful products

Amazing quality, beautiful products and excellent service! Shipping was fast even right before Christmas. There was a slight mix up in my order and it was accommodated and resolved so quickly and I even got to keep an extra item that was accidentally sent! Would absolutely order again in the future. Such high quality pieces that I know will last.

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Kristin D.
My children love playing with

My children love playing with their Sarah’s silks! I can’t wait for them to try out the giant play silk and weave board for Christmas! Love the open ended play it promotes!

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Joanna D.
Magical

My daughter loves the mini size for wrapping presents,dressing up, and wind wands. Beautiful !

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