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The art of writing Pysanky

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Gigi
Apr 10, 2023
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A collection of folk style Ukrainian Pysanky eggs found here.


I started learning about writing Pysanky around this time last year and wanted to write a lesson. I had no idea that I would stumble into another world. The information compiled by one single woman on this topic gives a stunning look into an ancient art form. Her sites are so intimate that I almost felt I got invited to a family gathering to eat a meal.

I got my Pysanky kit and we will be attempting to write Pysanky for the first time this week (if I can get past the blowing the insides out of an egg to leave an empty shell).

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