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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- Learn Pysanky Tutorial features step-by-step illustrated instructions (beginner to advanced), hints and tips, symbols and their meanings, and suppliers resource list.
- Ukrainian Eggs by Ginny Pysanky, batik, traditional and non-traditional designs by Ginny Barkman. Includes information on historical background and technique.
- Pysanka by Adriana Gallery of eggs, instructions, explanation of colors and symbolism, and information on regional events.
- The Art of Sofia Zielyk Information on symbolism, history, an illustrated how-to guide, and photographs illustrating pysanky from various regions of the Ukraine.
- The Traditional Ukrainian Egg Includes photograph gallery and information about techniques and traditions.
- Pysanky Photographs of finished designs and the step-by-step waxing process.
- 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.