Poppy & Wheat Pysanka — a real Ukrainian goose egg, hand-painted in the traditional wax-batik technique. Large red poppy blossoms and golden wheat ears are arranged in vertical bands around the egg, framed by classic geometric border patterns, on a deep burgundy background.

In Ukrainian folk symbolism, the poppy is associated with remembrance and family memory, while wheat traditionally represents harvest, prosperity, and abundance — making this design both visually striking and meaningful as a gift.

• Real goose egg (emptied and prepared), not wooden or wax
• Size: approx. 3.5 in (≈9 cm) length and height
• Hand-painted, traditional wax-batik (pysanka) method
• Handmade in Western Ukraine
• Varnished finish
• Brand new, never used

As each egg is painted entirely by hand, the exact placement of petals and ears may vary slightly from the photos — this is part of what makes every pysanka one of a kind.

About Pysanka Tradition

Historically pysanky egg art appeared in Slavonic heathenism, when people honoured the sun and the land for their gifts, creating such beautiful talismans made of eggs painted with different ornaments. It was a symbol of sun and this is how the tradition of Ukrainian painted eggs appeared. After the Christianity was established in Ukraine pysanka eggs became a traditional attribute of Easter, you can see it at any home in Ukraine and many other countries of the world. The old tradition to decorate goose eggs with hand paintings became a religious one associated with Eastern. The name of pysanka comes from word “pysaty” (write in English). Using sharp metal pens masters of this handicraft draw elegant wax ornaments. Then the egg is put into the cup with colour ink and dried. After this wax is cut off, revealing the ornament. The procedure is repeated a few times until all ornaments are finished. This hand painted artwork is a valuable souvenir that will be a perfect family present. Painting pysanka eggs were a family tradition and there was no way to get such talisman except getting it as a present. Today you can buy pisanka eggs here, it is a wonderful handmade present for any holiday.