Green Authentic Blown Real Eggshell Ukrainian Easter Egg Pysanka

Description

• 2.35 inches tall X 1.8 inches in diameter
• Approximately real eggshell
• Batik style hand decorated
• Made in Ukraine
• Crafted using a wax resist (batik) method
• Molten beeswax is applied to the white egg in a writing motion
• Bits of shell covered with wax remain white after dyeing
• The wax is removed by gently melting it next to a flame
• Part of an ancient tradition of decorating eggshells
• Features elaborate geometric patterns and pictures
• Created from real eggs, making each piece unique
• Punctured shells allow for the contents to be blown out
• Artists write patterns using a hot wax pen
• Eggs are dipped into dyes multiple times for colorful patterns
• Delicate shells require careful handling during decoration
• Considered a symbol of springtime and rebirth
• Holds cherished historical significance beyond aesthetics
• Represents the emergence of new life and the arrival of spring