The History of Barn Stars
Barn stars date back to the 1830's in Pennsylvania and were thought to be a sign of good fortune and luck to many farmers, particularly the German. They were painted directly onto the barns and were later built onto the barn itself. Then, crafter's began to make them separate from the barn by making them from wood.Today they are made of steel and have become popular for interior and exterior decorating. Many prefer to allow them to rust by leaving them unpainted. The rusty look is very popular.
Significance of the Colors:
Black: Protection, also used to blend or bind elements together
Blue: Protection, peace, calmness and spirituality
Brown: Mother earth, also can mean friendship and strength
Green: Growth, fertility, success in things and ideas that grow
Orange: Abundance in career, projects and matters needing an added push
Red: Emotions, passion, charisma, lust and also creativity
Violet: Things that are sacred
White: Purity, power of the moon, allows energy to flow freely
Yellow: Health in body and mind, love of man and the sun, connection to the God
** Please note, the colors above are believed to have a specific meaning.
Most people buy colors to match their decor.
The 18" Barn Stars are hand-paint per order. Please allow a little extra time for shipping.