Ukrainian Pysanky Eggs by Diane & Maria
About Us
Our love for the art of pysanka began as very young children. We would sit for hours writing eggs. We never realized the talent we were developing. to this day we love to share our work and continue to keep this ancient art alive through demonstrations, classes. and shows,
Diane & Maria
Pysanky Colors & Meanings
In ancient times only two colors were
used when writing pysanky.
Gradually more colors were introduced
as dyes were prepared from roots, berries,
leaves and other natural materials. Each
color and symbol have a meaning:
- White: Purity, honesty
- Yellow: Innocence, wisdom
- Green: Rebirth, hope, vitality
- Blue: Good health, fidelity
- Orange: Endurance, ambition
- Red: Love
- Brown: Earth, happiness
Pysanky Symbols & Meanings
Ribbons/belts: Eternity
Eternity
Circles:
Protection from evil
Nets:
Fishers of men
Triangle:
Protection of the Trinity
Cross:
Salvation, protection, luck
Stars:
Good fortune
Dots:
Tears of Mary
Pussy willow:
Return of spring
Flowers:
Love and trinity
Water:
Prosperity and wealth
Wheat:
Prosperity, good health
Grapes:
Good harvest
Trees:
Long life, strength
Fish:
Christ, Christianity
Deer:
Prosperity, nourishment
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