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Paper Starlights draw a range of inspiration from richness of Indian textiles to simplicity of Scandi neutrals. Hang in a window to create a captivating display

Original & Magical Since '96

Transform Your Space With Paper Starlights™

Paper Starlights™ have been lighting up gatherings since 1996. Our star lanterns spread joy and enchantment for nearly 30 years, creating cherished memories. We're on a mission to share their magical glow. Crafted for a quarter-century, our stars, made from natural materials, shine with artisan care. Limited runs, seasonal collections, and ethical practices ensure unrivalled quality in design and luminescence.

Our trading partnership began in India, nearly 30 years ago. During Diwali, the Festival of Light, we were captivated by the magical effects of the traditional Indian paper lanterns which shone in doorways and community spaces around us.

As members of BAFTS, we are defined by our commitment to the Ten Principles of Fair Trade as set out by the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO)

Paper Starlights are handmade by a small core of artisans and printers based in safe and congenial premises. Homeworkers – members of the family housing colony – chip in during busy periods.

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Handmade. Fairly Traded

Beautifully Handmade

Story Behind Our Stars

Whether used as Christmas lights, a feature lampshade or party decor, Paper Starlights™ produce an ambient glow in an array of colours which softens the light, creates a gentle radiance and subtly transforms a space.

Each star is hand screen-printed using a wooden printing frame & vegetable-based dyes, a traditional process creating unrivalled depth and richness of tone. Colour balancing is performed by eye, & after years of experimentation with multilayering & overprinting, our partnership has refined the screen-printing process to create increasingly complex designs which can’t be reproduced by machine. Each lantern is hand punched with intricate pin holes to release the light in a myriad of decorative effects, & tissue inserts positioned by hand create an atmospheric stained glass glow.

Each part of the making process is performed by hand & will always begin in the time-honoured way - a hand-drawn sketch.

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Reviews

  • "Gorgeous starlight lampshade. Looks so beautiful in my daughters room. Well crafted and easy to put up. Thank you xxx"
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    Marina

  • "Beautiful - I have kept them in my conservatory all year"
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    Jacqui

  • "Gorgeous lantern! It's hanging in my kids' closet which used to be a scary place for them, and is now delightful."
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    Lauren

  • " These stars were beautiful festive decorations. They are made from heavy, good quality card which should last for years. I’ll be delighted to put them up again next Christmas! "
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    Mina

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Nov 2022

Delivery

The Paper Starlights team are committed to offering value for money and a service second to none. It is very unusual for one of our stars to be returned to us and we take pride in our quality control process. However if your order does arrive damaged in any way, please let us know within 14 days of receipt.

If you wish to return a product for reasons other than fault or damage, please notify us within 14 days of receipt. We will refund the cost of the item (less original carriage costs), once we have received it in perfect condition in its original packaging.

Returned items should be unused and must be returned in original packaging with any original documentation, and with a note containing your name, full address, order number, and a reason for the return. No refunds can be issued without this.

Please note the cost of returning the goods is at your expense. The item is your responsibility until it reaches us so we recommend you use a service that provides a tracking number and insures you for the value of the goods.

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