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Across the world, millions of people celebrate Easter in a variety of ways. One common component of this festive holiday is the ornate Easter egg.
Originally, chicken eggs were stained in red as a cultural symbol–a practice that dates back centuries to early Christian communities in Mesopotamia. In modern times, this tradition has lived on and taken new, artistic forms.
Egg art has evolved into something separate from religious rituals, proving to be a new form of creative expression. Staining, dyeing, and painting eggs in singular, solid colors are a thing of the past. Artists today are taking the art of decorating eggs to the next level.
Scroll down to check out some of the most amazing art created from, on, and in eggshells–not to mention decorative renditions of eggs altogether.
Egg art is not only a celebration of the Easter holiday but a form of creative self-expression. Check out these egg-cellent designs.
Galaxy Eggs
Photo: Dream A Little Bigger
Drilled Madeira Eggs
Photo: MyAuntieEva
Khaleesi’s Dragon Eggs
Photo: HankyPysanky
Traditional Ukrainian Pysanky Eggs
Photo: LittleSomethingChic
Felt Eggs
Photo: katinytis
Quilted Fabric Eggs
Photo: Gydesi
Delicately Carved Mini Lamp Egg
Photo: vnarts
Silk-Dyed Egg
Photo: Our Best Bites
The Great Wave of Kanazawa Egg
Photo: Sreyya Noyan
Crochet Eggs
Photo: TheFeatheredHaven
Pantone Eggs
Photo: How About Orange
Washi Tape Eggs
Photo: Lovely Indeed
Rainbow Yarn Eggs
Photo: TwineAndBraids
Decoupage Egg
Photo: Dizzy Maiden
Thread-Wrapped Eggs
Photo: Craftberry Bush
Egg Piñatas
Photo: Corner Blog
Roy Lichtenstein-Style Eggs
Photo: ArtClub Blog
Easter Bunny Egg
Photo: Eggshell Art
Delicate Lilac Egg
Photo: paintedbyzee123
Emoji Eggs
Photo: Studio DIY
Pastel Easter Eggs
Photo: LittleSomethingChic
Floral Watercolor Eggs
Photo: Craftberrybush
Hedgehog and Ladybug Egg
Photo: Big Cheeks Boutique
Marbled Indigo Eggs
Photo: Alice & Lois
Yarn Eggs
Photo: vijuCrafts
Foiled Eggs
Photo: Martha Stewart
Lace Eggs
Photo: Martha Stewart
Spraypainted Ombre Eggs
Photo: The Crafted Life
Temporary Tattoo Eggs
Photo: The Crafted Life
Moss Design Eggs
Photo: The Merrythought
Carton of Botanical Garden Eggs
Photo: The House That Lars Built
Quilled Paper Egg
Photo: Страну Мастеров
Star Wars Eggs
Goose Egg Set with Laborite and Swarovski Rhinestones
Photo: CrystalHeartCreation
Elaborately Carved and Painted Eggs
Photo: Tnde Csuhaj
Victorian Lace Carved Egg
Photo: theNestatWindyCorner
Solar System Eggs
Photo: William L Krohn
Easter Bunny Mini Vase Egg
Photo: We Are Scout
African Animal Egg
Photo: eggdoodler
Folk Art Easter Eggs
Photo: Dinara Mirtalipova
Vegetable and Fruit Eggs
Photo: Good Housekeeping
Temporary Tattoos on Egg
Photo: Tattly
Pom Pom Egg
Photo: Mollie Makes
Pool Party Eggs
Photo: Handmade Charlotte
Unicorn Eggs
Photo: Crafty Morning
Gumball Machine Eggs
Photo: A Joyfill Riot
“Hamburger” Eggs
Photo: Studio DIY
Cacti Egg Centerpiece
Photo: BlissMakes
Abstract Patterned Eggs
Photo: Alfa Sengupta
Temporary Tattoos on Egg
Photo: Tattly
This post has been updated.
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