At one time farming used to be one of the predominant occupations in Ukraine. The farmers had many customs involving the use of decorated eggs. Like rolling an egg in green oats or burying it in the field to ensure a good crop. If a farmer kept bees, he would often put an egg beneath the hive; a bowl of decorated eggs was although often kept in the home in the belief that they would keep the family healthy.
For centuries artists have preserved the wonderful culture of making Easter eggs by using creative vision, amazing patience, only a few simplistic tools, and their hands. They carefully transform natural resource into original charming eggs that are believed to bring health, happiness and prosperity.
Ukrainian Pysanky is typically made to be given to family members and respected outsiders. To be given an Easter egg is to be given a symbolic gift of life. This is the reason the egg must always remain whole.
All wooden eggs are made from all natural materials.
Hand turned from linden wood, 10-pc stacking egg lacquered and painted in Ukraine with Nativity scenes. Green product. Measures: 7.5" x 4.5" Would make a great Christmas gift or a religious accent to your home.
Hand turned from linden wood and hand painted by a professional Ukrainian decorative artist. The 3-pc these nesting icons are of St. Nicolas, Christ the Teacher and Madonna and Child. 4.5”x 3”. Hand made in Ukraine
Hand turned 3-pc miniature painted nesting egg made from linden wood. The front of main egg displays Ukrainian family in folk costumes. The back is solid black with word Ukraine. Green product. Water based paints and lacquer only. Measures: 3.94" x 2.56"
Hand turned from linden wood, 3-pcs stacking egg lacquered and painted in Ukraine with Nativity scenes. Green product. Measures: 4" x 2.5" Would make a great Christmas gift or a religious accent to your home.
Hand turned 5-pc miniature painted nesting egg made from linden wood. The front of main egg displays Ukrainian family in folk costumes. The back is solid black with word Ukraine. Green product. Water based paints and lacquer only. Measures: 5.5" x 3.25"
Hand turned from linden wood, 5-pc stacking egg lacquered and painted in Ukraine with Nativity scenes. Green product. Measures: 5.25" x 3.25" Would make a great Christmas gift or a religious accent to your home.
Hand turned 7-pc miniature painted nesting egg made from linden wood. The front of main egg displays Ukrainian family in folk costumes. The back is solid black with word Ukraine. Green product. Water based paints and lacquer only. Measures: 5.85" x 3.5"
Hand turned from linden wood, 7-pc stacking egg lacquered and painted in Ukraine with Nativity scenes. Green product. Measures: 6.25" x 4" Would make a great Christmas gift or a religious accent to your home.
Hand turned from linden wood, 7-pc Nativity nesting egg hand painted in Ukraine. The outer shell has been carved to create a cave in which a set of 6 smaller wooden nesting eggs retell the Christmas story. Green product. Measures: 6.5" x 4" Would make a
Lange religious beaded wooden egg on stand. 4.72”x2.36”. A religious beaded Pysanka egg includes a small icon inside a cross to bring happiness and goodness with a decorative Cross on the back. Hand made by folk artisan in Ukraine.
Varieties of religious beaded wooden Pysanky eggs in different styles and colors. 2.55”x1.8”. Each egg includes a small icon and a decorative cross on the back. Hand made by folk artisans in Ukraine. Please advice us of your color preferences by e-mail
Finely detailed wood lacquer painted egg in Kiev painting style. A scene appears only on the front of egg. Comes with custom box and black lacquer stand painted with gold filigree. Measures: 3 x 2". Style may vary from photo.
Exquisite wood miniature lacquer painted egg. A scene appears only on the front of egg. It comes with custom box and black lacquer stand painted with gold filigree: Measures 3" x 2" without stand and 3.54x2” with stand. Made in Ukraine.