Pysanky (also spelled Pisanki) Easter Egg designs are generally simple geometrical forms such as circles and squares in design and decoration. Specific colors and symbols are used in traditional Pysanky decorating because each color and symbol has a special, usually religious, significance.
What do the colors and symbols mean? Pysanky Color Chart
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Pysanky Easter Egg decorations are an ancient form of folk art from the Ukraine. The word Pisanki means "Written" Eggs. Many of the delicate and intricate designs used have historic and religious symbolism. Pysanky eggs are carefully decorated using mixtures of beeswax and colorful natural dyes. Traditionally this artform is most popular during the springtime around Easter time. Pysanky Eggs make great gifts for family and friends.
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