This colorful, well illustrated book shows the reader how to create Ukrainian Easter Eggs. This culture specific art began over 2,000 years ago. The authors have been decorating eggs since they were children and then began teaching. Their family has been featured in the April 1972 magazine of National Geographic in an article about Ukrainian Easter Eggs.
The Table of Contents: The Legends - Pagan Beliefs, Christian Beliefs, Ukrainian Easter Customs, Ukrainian Symbols and Designs, How to make a Ukrainian Easter Egg - Preparation of Materials - Application of Designs - Completion of the Egg, Suggested Designs, Favorite Established Designs, "Trypillian" Designs, Other Unusual Methods of Decorating Eggs, The Twelve Basic Pattersn, How to Display and Store Your Eggs, Information on Purchasing Materials.
The Table of Contents: The Legends - Pagan Beliefs, Christian Beliefs, Ukrainian Easter Customs, Ukrainian Symbols and Designs, How to make a Ukrainian Easter Egg - Preparation of Materials - Application of Designs - Completion of the Egg, Suggested Designs, Favorite Established Designs, "Trypillian" Designs, Other Unusual Methods of Decorating Eggs, The Twelve Basic Pattersn, How to Display and Store Your Eggs, Information on Purchasing Materials.
