From Baby Tummy Time to Dress-Up Adventures: 10 Ways Kids Can Use a Play Silk
If you’re new to play silks, you might wonder: what exactly do kids do with them? The short answer—anything! Play silks are designed to adapt to every stage of childhood, offering new ways to play as kids grow. Here are 10 ideas to get you started.
For Babies (0–2 years)
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Tummy time mat: Spread a play silk beneath your baby for a soft, colorful surface.
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Peek-a-boo fun: Drape it gently for games that never get old.
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Sensory discovery: Babies love the feel and movement of fabric flowing through their fingers.
For Toddlers (2–4 years)
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Dress-up cape: Tie loosely around the shoulders for superhero or princess adventures.
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Play tent curtain: Use as a fort door or canopy in imaginative setups.
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Doll blanket: Perfect for tucking stuffed animals into bed.
For Kids (5–8 years and beyond)
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Imaginative worlds: A play silk becomes an ocean, meadow, or magic carpet in storytelling games.
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Costume accessory: From pirate bandana to royal sash, it completes any dress-up.
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Outdoor play: Use as a flag, kite, or picnic mat for adventures outside.
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Creative backdrop: Hang on a wall or chair to create scenery for puppet shows or plays.
The Art Play Silk difference
Each of our play silks features artwork by Keiko Kira, who draws from her heritage as a Japanese-American artist and her experience designing furoshiki textiles. The result? Fabrics that aren’t just toys, but works of art.
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The Secret Garden design makes tummy time more enchanting with hidden details.
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Hide & Seek encourages toddlers to invent playful stories.
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Dots and Friends sets the stage for group play and connection.
A tradition carried forward
Like furoshiki, play silks prove the beauty of versatility. Both are simple squares of fabric, designed to be reused in endless ways. Just as furoshiki carries gifts, lunches, or personal treasures, play silks carry the gift of imagination.
