Christmas Star Ornaments
The star is the main symbol of Christmas
Do you remember these lyrics from the wonderful Christmas carol “Home Alone”?
Star light, shine bright.
See me through the dark night.
Light my pathway;
Guide me home for Christmas Day...
Stars really do accompany us in the run-up to Christmas, and for good reason, as they are one of the main symbols of the holiday - the Star of Bethlehem, which lit up the sky at the birth of Christ and announced the new hope to everyone.
People traditionally place stars everywhere: on Christmas trees, garlands, ornaments, and cards. Let us try to add some “star power” to your home before the winter holidays. Ukrgifts.com has prepared a collection of wooden ornaments hand-painted by craftsmen from the Ukrainian Petrykivka village.
Handmade wooden stars features
Let's start with what Petrykivka painting is. This is a traditional Ukrainian art that has existed for more than 300 years and whose secrets have been passed down from generation to generation. Artists apply these unique patterns with bright colors to everything: dishes, jewelry, children's toys, and house walls. Wooden Christmas decorations are no exception. Let's pick up a star and take a closer look at it:
- The blank, which is made by a turner before hand-painting, is flat and light. This makes it an ideal gift that can be easily sent to friends in a regular envelope. Just add a card with warm wishes, and this greeting will be original and memorable.
- The artist applies traditional folk painting on both sides - don't worry that the decoration will turn empty on the Christmas tree and spoil the beautiful Christmas photo.
- These handmade pendants are made of safe materials. The colors are honey-based, the star is covered with several layers of varnish. Even if a baby or a dog decides to taste the colorful ornament, it won't harm them.
Plant motifs on stars
One might wonder what berries, leaves, and flowers are doing on a star. This is quite expected. First of all, floral motifs are the main characteristic of Petrykivka painting, which makes it recognizable all over the world, and secondly, it is about the artist's inspiration, because the most beautiful thing that surrounds the artists who create these handcrafted decorations is the beautiful Ukrainian nature.
Red viburnum, fantastic flowers and distinctive patterns make these stars so special and festive.
Why these stars are unique
You won't find two similar stars even on our website, because each piece is hand-painted by a master who has his own technique, style and mood. This is 100% not something you can buy in a supermarket in the Christmas decorations section. But uniqueness is not the only advantage:
- Even if this star falls (whether from the sky or a Christmas tree), it won't break. These wooden ornaments will delight you for many years.
- Each star is a talisman and can bring good luck. You just need to give it to someone very special (or someone you consider a real star).
- Your first order in the Ukrgifts.com shop can be the beginning of your family collection, which will be expanded by your children and grandchildren. Because stars do not fade, they are very difficult to damage, each one is unique, and over time, a small wooden star will only grow in value because it is a piece of art.
- Quite often, the artist paints not only one star, but also entire sets in a single concept (similar ornaments, colors). You can pick up and buy animals and other figures that will create a harmonious ensemble with your star and will be a very cool gift for anyone.
Who are these stars for?
It's a bit of a strange question, isn't it? For you, your family, friends, colleagues, and to create a true Christmas spirit everywhere. But not only that. The goal of our shop is also to support the craftsmen from Petrykivka and we do our best to ensure that this traditional hand-painted technique does not disappear and becomes known around the world. So when you choose a star in this section, you are not just finding unusual Christmas ornaments for yourself. You are helping the star of the Ukrainian creative soul to shine brighter.
