Collection of Easter Eggs decorated using batik method by Krystyna Majewska from Gdansk, Poland

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Easter eggs have a long tradition in Poland and are connected with Christian customs. The oldest Easter eggs were found during archaeological excavations in Opole and Wroclaw and date to the 10th and 12th century. The calcified egg from Opole was decorated with the batik method. To transfer the wax Krystyna Majewska uses a pin stuck into a penholder with its head facing down. The egg is emptied by small hole. She starts by dividing the shell into sections using a pencil. 'I close the hole with wax and transfer hot wax onto the egg with the pin. This part of the design will remain the colour of the shell. I then put the egg into a colour bath before adding other parts of the designs. This process can be repeated as many times as one wish. The last bath is the darkest and will create a background to contrast with the rest of the design. The wax is removed by warming the egg over a gas fire'. Krystyna Majewska

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Size: 5120px × 3401px
Location: Gdansk Poland
Photo credit: © Krystyna Szulecka / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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