Welcome to my Egg Art page

This is where my passion for hand decorated egg art began - with the Ukrainian Easter Eggs, also known as Pysanky. I enjoy the challenge of wrapping a flat design over a gently curved surface and having it appear symetrical.

UKRAINIAN EASTER EGG

The Ukrainian tradition of egg decorating dates back to pagan times, welcoming the advent of spring and celebrating birth and the cycle of life.

This art form eventually evolved into the present Ukrainian Easter Egg around 988 AD when it was incorporated into Christian Easter and Lent ceremonies.

The present day Ukrainian Easter Egg, or pysanka, remains a beautiful tradition of folk art handed down from mother to daughter. Each year before Easter, Ukrainian women stay up long into the night to create these wonderful little handfulls of art. Using a method similar to batik, the intricate egg design is drawn on with a beeswax pen called a "kistka" and dipped in multiple dye baths using progressively darker dyes until the final result emerges from the wax and the egg is displayed or given as a gift. Folklore attributes curative powers to these eggs, and they have come to symbolize spiritual rebirth for Ukrainian Christians.

The more ancient form of Ukrainian Eggs are represented by the Trypillian designs. These Trypillian eggs are a personal favorite with me. The dramatic browns and blacks combined with the flowing, meandering designs give it an earthy appeal.

On this page you will find both traditional Ukrainian pysanka, and Trypillian art, along with quilt block patterns, and some of my own original designs. These hand decorated eggs are all signed by the artist (me) and available for purchase.

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PUEBLO ANGEL
Mexican Folk Art design
Strung for hanging
$25.00

GAZANIAS
Traditional pysanka
Glass Egg Cup
$30.00

HARVEST
Pysanka Design
Glass Leaf Bowl
SOLD

TALISMAN
Ukrainian Design
Wooden Stand
$30.00

WINDOWS
Ukrainian egg design
Horseshoe Nail Stand
$35.00

PASKA HEN
Ukrainian Design
Wooden Stand
SOLD

GREEN RINGS
Wedding Ring quilt design
Goose Egg on Hanger
SOLD

STONE RINGS
Quilt Design
Goose Egg on Hanger
SOLD

DOUBLE WEDDING RING
Quilt Design
Goose Egg on Hanger
SOLD

DUSTY ROSE RINGS
Rings Design variation
Goose Egg on Hanger
SOLD

PARSNIPS
Traditional design
Goose Egg on Hanger
SOLD

NESTING HEN
Traditional design
Wooden Stand
$35.00

IBEX
Traditional Pysanka
Horseshoe Nail Stand
SOLD

OAK & ACORNS
Ukrainain design
Wicker Basket
SOLD

WINDOWS
Traditional design
Black Wooden Stand
$35.00

All eggs are standard size chicken eggs unless otherwise noted. They have all been emptied, and the insides are sterilized. The outside has been coated with a clear finish to strengthen the shell, add luster, and enhance the colors.

Each egg is created individually, so there may be slight variations from the pictured egg.

Prices include the egg with the stand, hanger or egg cup shown in the picture. You may contact me for an adjusted price if you would like to purchase the egg alone, or altered for hanging.

Each egg is signed and dated by the artist (me), and comes in a gift box.

Note: For multiple purchases of the same item,
please eMail me to confirm availablity.

Shipping is free to all USA destinations
Sorry, we cannot ship these items out of the USA

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