Introducing the Sarah's Silks Medium May Day Play Silk, a stunning collaboration with artist Stephanie Green of Wilded Family. Specifically designed for May Day celebrations, they are in honour of the traditional European festival marking the beginning of summer, usually celebrated on May 1st, roughly halfway between the spring equinox and summer equinox. These Playsilks capture the spirit of this joyous occasion beautifully and are the perfect way to bring the spirit of May Day to life through dancing, twirling, creative expression and celebrating the warmer weather in style.
This limited edition celebration Playsilk comes in three sizes - Mini, Medium and Large
Playsilks are wonderfully tactile, 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, allowing children to express their imagination and support their independence.
The possibilities for play are endless, use for dress up, sensory exploration, peekaboo, active play such as dancing or yoga, seasonal tables, small world set ups, pretend play to wrap or carry dolls, fort-building and so much more! It's no wonder playsilks have been a staple in family homes and both Waldorf and Montessori eductaion settings worldwide for over twenty-five years.
Medium May Day Play Silk
Sarah's Silks Medium May Day Playsilks are 90 cm x 90 cm squares, made from gorgeous heavyweight 100% mulberry silk.
- Made in China. Sarah’s Silks are woven, dyed, and sewn in Suzhou, a beautiful city long renowned for its silk culture
- Playsilks are dyed with non-toxic, eco-friendly dyes
- Care instructions: Hand-wash with mild shampoo or dish soap and warm water. Hang dry, and iron on medium to restore shine.
- Fun & safe for ages 1+. Safety tested by the rigorous standards of the E.U. and U.S.
Sarah has been designing Playsilks and other natural, eco-friendly wooden and silk toys for 30 years! Drawing from the philosophies of Waldorf education and her own childhood of imaginative play.
Born in New York City, and raised in Belfast, Maine, Sarah's childhood instilled that imagination play is essential for the well being of children. "I have never seen two children play so much." Her Grandmother would say, as she and her sister anchored their souls in games and make believe. More than a way to fill time, play enhances and preserves life force, and Sarah learnt this from an early age.
The birth of her son Josh greatly defined the role Sarah is in today. As a creative mother she wanted to celebrate Josh’s spirit which involved wearing costumes and putting on performances. With a friend and neighbor Ann Platz, Sarah dyed her first silks in the kitchen sink. These silks were embraced by the local Waldorf community and before long, Sarah was combining the roles of motherhood, working as a doula and dying silks. “What do you call them?” Sarah McDonald of Magic Cabin asked, and Mike came up with the name, playsilks.
A fiber that is strong, fine and lustrous, silk will last when taken care of, but as a natural fiber, it will return effortlessly to the earth. Silk is imbued with folklore and stories, the spirit of silk is rich, made so by those that have been a part of the history. From the Chinese empress Leizu who guarded the secret of the silk worms, to the men, women and children, that travelled the silk road, one has a sense, of dedication, value, and importance from the fiber. It can be felt that it was this elemental integrity that drew Sarah to it herself.
