"Cinderella" Porcelain Folklore Egg
Our Folklore collection of porcelain eggs draws inspiration from Pysanky, a tradition of egg decorating in Ukrainian culture that originated in Pagan times. Handcrafted in fine porcelain and painted in rich cranberry red, each egg showcases a scene from a beloved story alongside traditional Pysanky motifs.
The "Cinderella" egg features a central tableau with Cinderella’s iconic pumpkin coach pulled by three horses. Unlike most animals, which were depicted in an abstracted form on traditional pysanky, horses were often shown in their entirety, in profile. The horse was a sun symbol, and in Ukrainian mythology, the sun traveled across the sky in a chariot drawn by fiery horses. In addition to their meaning as an ancient sun symbol, horses on pysanky served as a talisman to ensure the health of a family’s farm animals. Horse motifs were most commonly found in traditional folk pysanky from the Hutsul region.
The border designs above and below this scene feature patterns used on traditional pysanky to guard, protect, and bring and good fortune, akin to the presence of a fairy godmother. The eight-petaled flower, or ruzha, is also a sun symbol and was often used as a protective talisman to bring warmth, light, and prosperity. Spirals and curls were also a protective motif, used to protect a house and its occupants from evil spirits. Pine branches were an especially popular motif in the Hutsul region, echoing the evergreen forests of the Hutsul mountains. The pine tree's ability to stay green throughout the year, even in harsh winter conditions, makes it a powerful symbol of resilience.
The wavy decorative borders at the top and bottom of this egg are meander lines, or “bezkonechnyk” (“eternal line”). A lines without a beginning or end is one of the oldest motifs found on Ukrainian artifacts and on pysanky. It was believed to have a protective effect similar to a spiral and was used to ward off evil and bring good luck. It also symbolized the endless movement of the sun, representing continuity and the cyclical nature of life.
Celebrate the timeless themes of hope, self worth, transformation, and justice found in “Cinderella” with this beautiful porcelain egg. Whether showcased on a mantelpiece, nestled in a decorative bowl, or gifted to a loved one, these eggs serve as captivating conversation starters, inviting you to delve into their intricate symbolism and return to the enchantment and wonder of classic folktales.
Each egg measures approximately 2.5 inches in length.
Our Folklore collection of porcelain eggs draws inspiration from Pysanky, a tradition of egg decorating in Ukrainian culture that originated in Pagan times. Handcrafted in fine porcelain and painted in rich cranberry red, each egg showcases a scene from a beloved story alongside traditional Pysanky motifs.
The "Cinderella" egg features a central tableau with Cinderella’s iconic pumpkin coach pulled by three horses. Unlike most animals, which were depicted in an abstracted form on traditional pysanky, horses were often shown in their entirety, in profile. The horse was a sun symbol, and in Ukrainian mythology, the sun traveled across the sky in a chariot drawn by fiery horses. In addition to their meaning as an ancient sun symbol, horses on pysanky served as a talisman to ensure the health of a family’s farm animals. Horse motifs were most commonly found in traditional folk pysanky from the Hutsul region.
The border designs above and below this scene feature patterns used on traditional pysanky to guard, protect, and bring and good fortune, akin to the presence of a fairy godmother. The eight-petaled flower, or ruzha, is also a sun symbol and was often used as a protective talisman to bring warmth, light, and prosperity. Spirals and curls were also a protective motif, used to protect a house and its occupants from evil spirits. Pine branches were an especially popular motif in the Hutsul region, echoing the evergreen forests of the Hutsul mountains. The pine tree's ability to stay green throughout the year, even in harsh winter conditions, makes it a powerful symbol of resilience.
The wavy decorative borders at the top and bottom of this egg are meander lines, or “bezkonechnyk” (“eternal line”). A lines without a beginning or end is one of the oldest motifs found on Ukrainian artifacts and on pysanky. It was believed to have a protective effect similar to a spiral and was used to ward off evil and bring good luck. It also symbolized the endless movement of the sun, representing continuity and the cyclical nature of life.
Celebrate the timeless themes of hope, self worth, transformation, and justice found in “Cinderella” with this beautiful porcelain egg. Whether showcased on a mantelpiece, nestled in a decorative bowl, or gifted to a loved one, these eggs serve as captivating conversation starters, inviting you to delve into their intricate symbolism and return to the enchantment and wonder of classic folktales.
Each egg measures approximately 2.5 inches in length.
Our Folklore collection of porcelain eggs draws inspiration from Pysanky, a tradition of egg decorating in Ukrainian culture that originated in Pagan times. Handcrafted in fine porcelain and painted in rich cranberry red, each egg showcases a scene from a beloved story alongside traditional Pysanky motifs.
The "Cinderella" egg features a central tableau with Cinderella’s iconic pumpkin coach pulled by three horses. Unlike most animals, which were depicted in an abstracted form on traditional pysanky, horses were often shown in their entirety, in profile. The horse was a sun symbol, and in Ukrainian mythology, the sun traveled across the sky in a chariot drawn by fiery horses. In addition to their meaning as an ancient sun symbol, horses on pysanky served as a talisman to ensure the health of a family’s farm animals. Horse motifs were most commonly found in traditional folk pysanky from the Hutsul region.
The border designs above and below this scene feature patterns used on traditional pysanky to guard, protect, and bring and good fortune, akin to the presence of a fairy godmother. The eight-petaled flower, or ruzha, is also a sun symbol and was often used as a protective talisman to bring warmth, light, and prosperity. Spirals and curls were also a protective motif, used to protect a house and its occupants from evil spirits. Pine branches were an especially popular motif in the Hutsul region, echoing the evergreen forests of the Hutsul mountains. The pine tree's ability to stay green throughout the year, even in harsh winter conditions, makes it a powerful symbol of resilience.
The wavy decorative borders at the top and bottom of this egg are meander lines, or “bezkonechnyk” (“eternal line”). A lines without a beginning or end is one of the oldest motifs found on Ukrainian artifacts and on pysanky. It was believed to have a protective effect similar to a spiral and was used to ward off evil and bring good luck. It also symbolized the endless movement of the sun, representing continuity and the cyclical nature of life.
Celebrate the timeless themes of hope, self worth, transformation, and justice found in “Cinderella” with this beautiful porcelain egg. Whether showcased on a mantelpiece, nestled in a decorative bowl, or gifted to a loved one, these eggs serve as captivating conversation starters, inviting you to delve into their intricate symbolism and return to the enchantment and wonder of classic folktales.
Each egg measures approximately 2.5 inches in length.
