Easter Eggs Ukrainian Slavic
Easter Eggs Ukrainian Slavic
Ukrainian Easter eggs are called "pysanky," singular -"pysanka" meaning "things that are written upon." They are not painted, but rather produced by a complex wax-resistant dying process. The symbols and colors have special meaning. Designs can be very simple or extremely detailed.
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How to Make Edible Pysanky - Instructions for using boiled eggs for the art of egg writing.
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Ukrainian Eggs - Georgia Sawhook, an instructor of pysanky, shares photographs of her designs and resources for those wanting to learn the art.
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Mackenzie's Pysanky - Photo gallery plus information about symbolism and history.
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The Art of Sofia Zielyk - Information on symbolism, history, an illustrated how-to guide, and photographs illustrating pysanky from various regions of the Ukraine.
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Learn Pysanky - Tutorial features step-by-step illustrated instructions (beginner to advanced), hints and tips, symbols and their meanings, and suppliers resource list.
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Olga's Eggs-Files. - Ukrainian designs on quail, chicken, duck, goose, emu and ostrich eggs. Etched and Carved Eggs. Step-by-step process for creating a pysanka. History of colors and symbols. Pysanky supplies, books, egg stands.
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The Traditional Ukrainian Egg - Includes photograph gallery and information about techniques and traditions.
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Pysanka by Adriana - Gallery of eggs, instructions, explanation of colors and symbolism, and information on regional events.
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Creating Pysanky - Gallery of contemporary, Christmas, and traditional pysanky designs by Lisa Cooney. Offers instructional booklet for beginners.
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Pysanky - Photographs of finished designs and the step-by-step waxing process.
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Ukrainian Easter Eggs - Pysanky - Details the origin and development of the egg writing technique.
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Ukrainian Eggs by Ginny - Pysanky, batik, traditional and non-traditional designs by Ginny Barkman. Includes information on historical background and technique.
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