30th Anniversary for Paper Starlights

Paper Starlights is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, and there's a brilliant story behind the Chesterfield-based business.

It all started when the founders discovered traditional paper star lanterns during Diwali in India. 

Their first shipment arrived in the UK in an old aluminium trunk, and they began selling the stars at music festivals and independent shops, travelling around the country and even sleeping in their Ford Sierra along the way!

Thirty years later, Paper Starlights is still working directly with the artisans in India who make the stars, and the business has become a familiar sight at Christmas markets across the UK.

To celebrate their anniversary, they're also donating ex-display stars to local charities, schools and community groups around Chesterfield, giving something back to the community that has supported them over the years.

You'll be able to find Paper Starlights at the following Christmas markets this year:

Chatsworth Christmas Market: 7 November – 13 December

Haddon Hall Mercatum: 11 November – 20 December (six separate market periods)

York Christmas Market: 12 November – 21 December (closed Tuesdays)

Blenheim Palace Christmas Market: 13 November – 20 December

Belfast Christmas Market: 14 November – 22 December

Chester Christmas Market: 18 November – 22 December

Leeds Christmas Market: 19 November – 23 December

Winchester Cathedral Christmas Market: 20 November – 22 December

Bath Christmas Market: 26 November – 13 December

Their stands are always a lovely sight, filled with colourful illuminated stars, and would make a great backdrop for photography, filming or a festive feature.

Over the years the founders have developed long standing relationships with the artisans in India and have developed relationships with customers and fellow traders on the Christmas market circuit.

Please learn more at https://paperstarlights.com