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
Drilled Madeira Eggs
Khaleesi’s Dragon Eggs
Traditional Ukrainian Pysanky Eggs
Felt Eggs
Quilted Fabric Eggs
Delicately Carved Mini Lamp Egg
Silk-Dyed Egg
The Great Wave of Kanazawa Egg
Crochet Eggs
Pantone Eggs
Washi Tape Eggs
Rainbow Yarn Eggs
Decoupage Egg
Thread-Wrapped Eggs
Egg Piñatas
Roy Lichtenstein-Style Eggs
Easter Bunny Egg
Delicate Lilac Egg
Emoji Eggs
Pastel Easter Eggs
Floral Watercolor Eggs
Hedgehog and Ladybug Egg
Marbled Indigo Eggs
Yarn Eggs
Foiled Eggs
Lace Eggs
Spraypainted Ombre Eggs
Temporary Tattoo Eggs
Moss Design Eggs
Carton of Botanical Garden Eggs
Quilled Paper Egg
Star Wars Eggs
Goose Egg Set with Laborite and Swarovski Rhinestones
Elaborately Carved and Painted Eggs
Victorian Lace Carved Egg
Solar System Eggs
Easter Bunny Mini Vase Egg
African Animal Egg
Folk Art Easter Eggs
Vegetable and Fruit Eggs
Temporary Tattoos on Egg
Pom Pom Egg
Pool Party Eggs
Unicorn Eggs
Gumball Machine Eggs
“Hamburger” Eggs
Cacti Egg Centerpiece
Abstract Patterned Eggs
Temporary Tattoos on Egg
This post has been updated.
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