Pysanky
- Mar
- 17
- Posted by Danny Perrier
- Posted in Arts and Crafts, Culture, General, History

Easter is coming and those who celebrate may get nostalgic as egg-themed decorations go up. Dyeing Easter eggs is a popular tradition, and methods of decorating eggs can be found in many cultures, dating thousands of years back and passed down the generations. Pysanka is the name for a particular kind of decorated egg tied to Ukrainian culture and has often been passed from mothers to their daughters.
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- Feb
- 13
- Posted by Danny Perrier
- Posted in Arts and Crafts, Culture, General

The Japanese word furoshiki refers to cloth that has been used to wrap items for gift-giving or travel and transport. Though similar methods existed prior, the use of the word “furoshiki” dates to the Muromachi period (1136 BCE-1573-BCE). It is a practical art, aesthetically pleasing, demonstrating skill and practice, and providing everyday use.
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