Amish Barn Star
The tin is corrugated which gives the stars character.
Amish barn star. Possibly a throwback to the original barn stars these modern stars have no connection to the amish. They have no structural purpose but may be considered lucky akin to a horseshoe mounted over a doorway. Your choices range from simple painted metal barn stars for example to heavy duty large stars up to 10. As you ll see we offer a wide variety of these stars in several sizes colors finishes and designs.
On many older barns one could see a large decoration in the shape of a star mounted on the face of the barn. The first amish barn star was a three pointed star but they have changed through the years. The meaning of metal barn stars in amish country can be traced back to the 1700 s. Barn stars were most popular after the civil war.
The meaning of barn stars in amish country can be traced back to the 1700 s and to at least the 1820 s in pennsylvania. The folklore back then was in the colors that the star was painted protection emotions purity and good luck. A distinctive piece of americana the barn star is a popular decorative item and was considered to bring good luck to the old german american farms. 1 16 of 102 results for amish barn star homes on trend rustic wooden amish barn star shabby hanging wall christmas wedding decoration small 31cm 5 0 out of 5 stars 1.
Because the stars are made by hand and from old materials. They have a primitive and rustic look with old paint wear and some rusting. A barnstar or barn star primitive star or pennsylvania star is a painted object or image often in the shape of a five pointed star but occasionally in a circular wagon wheel style used to decorate a barn in some parts of the united states and many rural homes vague in canada. A symbol of the american countryside the barn star has found its way off of barn walls and onto exterior house walls where they flourish as a decorative item.
Many of the stars that were painted on the barns can be dated back to the 1850 s. The barn star has changed over the years too at first stars were built directly onto the barn. 4 5 out of 5 stars 2. Later the stars were crafted from wood as a separate piece of artwork.
Amish hand made your source for heavy duty metal tin barn stars and primitive style stars made in the usa. These barn stars are hand pressed by amish farmers out of old salvaged tin from roofs from barns and out buildings. An amish metalworker carefully creates each star and his attention to detail is impeccable.