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Real Easter egg pysanka This pysanka was dyed in the traditional wax-resist manner using a real blown-out chicken size Easter egg. It features geometric patterns in yellow, maroon, red and white; some of the shapes encountered on it are rhombuses, squares, hashed half-moons, and wavy lines.
Symbols The sun and stars- life. They also can represent fortune and growth. Christian meaning denotes the love of God. Circle- completeness Diamond shape- knowledge Spirals- divinity and immortality portraying the mystery of life and death Triangle shape- trinity, air-fire-water, earth-wind-water, or the Christian symbol of the Holy Trinity Flowers- beauty, wisdom and elegance. Some of the eight -pointed star flowers are known to represent love and caring. Flowers express the female principal. Fish- sacrifice and a basic symbol of Christianity Dots- heavens or the Christian meaning of Christ's tears. Star of rose- the eight pointed star represents purity, elegance and perfection. Straight line- eternity or the continuous thread of life Meander or wavy line- harmony and immortality. The motif can depict motion, waves and infinity. Birds- fertility and the fulfillment of wishes Sieve- divider of good and evil Trees- strength, boldness and eternal life Baskets- motherhood and the giver of life and gifts Grapes, grapevines- good fellowship and strong loyal love Wheat- wishes for good health and a bountiful harvest Butterfly- represents the frivolity of childhood Bees- hard work and pleasantness Colors White- Innocence, purity and virginity Yellow- light and purity. symbolizes youth, happiness and love Black- represents the absolute, constancy and eternity Orange- strength and ambition Red- spiritual awakening Green- freshness, health and hopefulness Brown- mother Earth and her bountiful gifts Blue- truth, fidelity, trust and higher life Purple- faith, patience and trust
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Features:
- Dimensions: 2.5'' (H) X 1.75'' (D)
- Material: Eggshell
- Technique: Batik
- Packaging: Gift Boxed
- Country of Origin: Ukraine
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