Hand Painted Pysanka Red Easter Egg Ukraine

Hand Painted Pysanka Red Easter Egg UkraineHand painted Pysanka (Easter Egg) using a wax resist (batik) method, with a beautiful ribbon for easy hanging. Direct from Ukrainian Folk Artist Lesia Pona Pysanka Ukrainian Easter Eggs. Ukrainians have been decoration eggs creating these small jewels for many generations. Archeologists have discovered ceramic Pysanky in Ukraine dating back to 1300 B. C. The symbolism comes from the ancient Trypillian culture. For Ukrainians, the Pysanka brings good

Traditional embroidery dok (star) motifs

This is a new group we are very excited about

From a Fair-trade group in Rajasthan

Handmade by a Turkmen artisan group in Afghanistan

This 100%  lightweight cotton fabric delicately filters just the right amount of light

There is a braided fringe in both ends

2018 IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez has gathered artisans of all ages to share their knowledge

The fired bird is then dipped in a slip of paster-of-paris to smooth out the form’s surface and then carefully hand painted

on top of a handwoven navy blue wool cloth

The rug has stylized birds and flowers like the traditional woven shirts (huipils) in oranges

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The silk is soft with a nice drape