Amish Barn Star

We guarantee that our stars are individually handmade in the usa.

Amish barn star.

These barn stars are hand pressed by amish farmers out of old salvaged tin from roofs from barns and out buildings. The meaning of metal barn starsin amish country can be traced back to the 1700 s and to at least the 1820 s in pennsylvania. On many older barns one could see a large decoration in the shape of a star mounted on the face of the barn that represented the trademark of a specific barn builder. We welcome custom orders on all our reclaimed barn wood furniture but also offer a selction of stock items.

We offer the largest assortment of sizes and styles available. Welcome to amish barn company family owned and operated amish built barns and sheds in oneonta ny since 2005. On many older barns one could see a large decoration in the shape of a star mounted on the face of the barn. Everything is made here locally in pa.

We are passing our savings on to you. Amish barn stars may range from a dainty cute 10 inch size that s ideal for any nook in the house to an imposing 72 inch behemoth perfect for an outside wall that makes a bold statement about your home spun pride. Barn stars were most popular after the civil war. The folklore back then was in the colors that the star was painted protection emotions purity and good luck.

The same eight pointed star appears in a traditional quilt block called the amish star however there s no historical evidence that the amish originated this pattern although it appears in amish made quilts. Many of the stars that were painted on the barns can be dated back to the 1850 s. Our barn stars primitive stars and barn hearts are handcrafted by local amish craftsmen that craft these stars exclusively for us. 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.

Amish home amish country primitive tin barn stars amish hand crafted butterfly houses bird houses birdfeeders amish family crafted baskets amish country home garden patio landscape décor amish handmade primitive wood crafts country decor gifts amish handcrafted nautical themed products amish handmade crafted fine. Reclaimed barnwood farmhouse tables furniture from old barn star provides one of a kind amish made furniture for your home and office. The tin is corrugated which gives the stars character.