Moravian Froebel
- Description
- How To Use
- Safety Info
- Delivery
Transform your home or event with this stunning Moravian-style star lantern. Featuring a sleek black exterior, it bursts into a mesmerising rainbow glow through hand-punched star-shaped cutouts, each time you illuminate it.
Crafted with purpose
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Handmade & ethically made by skilled artisans, supporting fair-trade practices
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60 cm x 60cm diameter — makes an elegant statement as a pendant, lamp shade, or focal décor piece
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Sustainable paper — eco-friendly, plastic-free design built to last
Bring magic to your space
Whether it’s Christmas, Diwali, weddings, or cosy evenings, this lantern creates an instant atmosphere of warmth and wonder. Use it as a lampshade over a pendant bulb, or pair with our LED lighting kit or fairy lights (sold separately) to set its rainbow hues aglow.
Why you’ll love it
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Timeless Moravian design with intricate hand-finished cutouts
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Striking contrast: matte black exterior hides vibrant colours until lit
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Reusable and foldable: unfolds easily and folds flat for storage
To open, hold star flat, place one hand inside one of the outer points and gently ease point outwards.
Carefully repeat the first step with remaining points. Ensure each point is fully open before moving on to the next.
Using the two cords provided, gently bring the two outer points together. If illuminating, place over light source and tie cords firmly to secure in place. Do not pull the cords to open your star.
For use indoors and in sheltered outdoor environments
Here are our favourite ways to bring your star to life:
💡 Use as a main light: Simply tie the star over an existing pendant light fitting (max 5.5W LED bulb) for a magical ceiling lampshade.
🔌 With our USB LED Lighting Kit: For a plug-and-play solution, pair with our exclusive low-energy USB LED Kit—complete with 4 metres of cable and a warm white glow. Perfect for flexible placement and reusable year after year.
✨ With fairy lights: Create a whimsical effect by inserting battery-operated or plug-in LED fairy lights for subtle twinkle and texture.
All our stars fold flat and come with a strong cotton tie for easy hanging. Please note: lights sold separately.
Recommended for use with LED bulbs up to 7 watts. Ensure bulb doesn’t touch any part of the Starlight. Do not exceed 40 watts.
Do not use near naked flame. Make sure all electrical fittings are safe before use.
Can be used with battery operated LED “string” or ‘fairy’ lights, providing they conform to the appropriate safety standards, and no part of the unit produces heat.
Your Paper Starlight conforms to BS EN IEC 60598-1:2021
Your star comes flat-packed in recyclable packaging and ideal for gifting or styling. Enjoy free UK tracked delivery on orders over £50.
UK Mainland & Northern Ireland
- Free Tracked 48 Delivery on orders over £50*
- Standard Royal Mail Tracked 48 - 2-3 days- £4.95
- Express Royal Mail Tracked 24** - 1-2 days - £7.95
- Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm (excludes Saturdays) - £15
*Orders over £50 can be upgraded to tracked 24 for just £3 extra. **Order by 1pm Monday-Friday (excludes weekends and Bank Holidays)
Worldwide Shipping
For customers who are based not within the UK, VAT and customs duty are your responsibility when buying goods and are not covered by Paper Starlights.
Behind the Stars
Paper Starlights are still handcrafted using artisan techniques. We never mass produce, instead focusing on small batch production, limited runs and quality seasonal collections.
Love and Light Since 1996
Natural Materials
Fairly traded and handmade from sustainably sourced paper
Lovingly handcrafted
Made in small batches, using timeless artisan techniques
Let the Magic Begin
Our star lanterns create a magical glow and are re-usable
Shipping
Free mainland UK delivery on orders over £50. For orders under £50 or delivery outside of mainland UK, see shipping cost and options at checkout.
Tracking numbers are automatically sent as soon as your order is packed. Please check your junk folder if you do not receive one 72hrs after placing your order.
Orders shipped outside of the UK may be subject to import taxes and customs duties. Please check your country’s import fees before checking out.
FAQs
How do I use my star?
Use as a lampshade over any pendant light fitting or as a lantern with a set of battery operated LED fairy lights inside.
Our stars also look fantastic unlit as 3D decorations.
To preserve materials, we encourage using our stars over a light source you may already have – but we do supply cable kits and fairy lights just in case you need them!
Our stars are perfect for use indoors, or in dry outdoor environments.
What lamp should I use inside?
They have been tested to use with a maximum wattage bulb of 40 watts.
However - LED lamps between 2 and 5 watts are the best – the higher the wattage and lumens ( e.g. 5 watts ), the brighter it will be. For a more ambient glow, use a set of LED fairy lights or a lower wattage lamp ( e.g. 2 watts ).
The effects of the star will be different depending on which colour star and which type of light you use inside.
Our stars conform to the British Standard for luminaires BS EN 60598
How do they work?
They come flat. You simply open them up one point at a time and tie the two cords together to form a perfect star.
Instructions are provided with each lantern and you can watch a video which shows you how to open and hang it.