Description
- Made using a wax resist (batik) method.
- Beeswax was applied using a stylus heated in a candle flame.
- Molten wax retains the white color of the shell beneath.
- Egg is dyed multiple times with wax applied in between.
- The wax is removed by gently melting it near a flame.
- Measures 2.35 inches tall x 1.8 inches in diameter.
- Real eggshell decorated in batik style.
- Hand decorated and made in Ukraine.
- Part of an ancient tradition of elaborate egg decorating.
- Pysanky eggs symbolize springtime and rebirth.
- Delicate nature of real eggs enhances their beauty.
- Shells are punctured and the contents removed carefully.
- Artists create patterns using a hot wax pen and dyes.
- Process results in colorful, overlapping patterns.
- Considered a symbol of renewal and life’s emergence.
- Holds deep cultural significance beyond aesthetic appeal.
