Description
- Decorated using the wax resist (batik) method.
- Made by applying molten beeswax onto a white egg with a writing motion.
- Dyed eggs with sealed sections remaining white.
- Final color applied, then wax removed gently with flame.
- Part of an ancient tradition of geometric patterns and images.
- Real eggshells are used, making each piece delicate and unique.
- Involves carefully blowing out the egg’s contents.
- Artists use hot wax to create intricate designs, followed by dye immersion.
- Fragile shells make the decorating process challenging.
- Considered a symbol of springtime and rebirth across many cultures.
- These decorations hold significant historical meaning beyond aesthetics.
- Symbolize new life and the beauty of nature’s renewal.
