6 Easter Handpainted Wooden Eggs (Pisanki) + 10 Egg Sleeves
HANDPAINTED WOODEN EGGS: Decorate your table or fill your Easter basket with these set of 6 beautifully hand-painted and vibrant wooden eggs from Poland. One of the best-known Easter symbols is the egg, which has symbolized renewed life since ancient days. The egg is said to be a symbol of life because in all living creatures life begins in the egg. That symbol, the hand-painted egg in various colors and patterns, became the most popular Easter gifts shared among friends and family members. A bowl of Easter eggs would also be set out in the house, to protect against misfortunes. Become part of ancient tradition by sharing these colorful Easter gifts with your friends and family! The 2.5" long wooden eggs are made of natural wood, hand-painted and finished with hi-gloss varnish. Being solid and sturdy, the eggs will last for generations. No two wooden eggs are identical since they are handmade in Poland. Eggs come in a variety of colors and designs, please allow us to make a selection for you. Packaged in eco-friendly plastic carton that prevents each egg from banging about and is perfect for safekeeping the eggs for the years to come.
EGG SLEEVES: Decorate your Easter table or fill baskets with these beautiful, traditionally designed egg wraps. Made with premium non-toxic quality, the sleeves will shrink onto a chicken size egg instantly, once dunk into a boiling water. Representing Polish and Slavic Easter traditions, these egg sleeves combine fun and education for both kids and parents. The tradition of egg decoration in many Slavic ethnic groups originated many years ago and is still very well known and celebrated. Available in variety of patterns, this folk series contains 10 vibrant designs. Designs encompassing folklore motifs, based on local techniques and examples from different regions of Poland. They contain elements enticing to children such as ponies, fish, cockerels, yak and traditional folk ornaments of the fondness taken into adulthood.
Instructions: Cut the package with scissors between the sleeves. Boil an egg and wait until it cools down. Slip a sleeve onto an egg and dunk into a boiling water for 3 seconds. Children require adult supervision at all time. Do not keep sleeves under high temperature.