Christmas pysanky now available

Ukrainian pysanky, written by hand

Wax, dye and symbols passed down for generations — from Kolomyia, Ukraine, to Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.

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14+years of practice

Kolomyiawhere it began

PEICrafts Council member

Christmas Ruby pysanka with red and white satin ribbons

Christmas RubyEggshell, beeswax, dyes · 2026

Olha Lesiv in Ukrainian folk dress at her pysanky table — Photo: Iryna Bandera Photography

My story

From Kolomyia to Prince Edward Island

I come from Kolomyia, Ukraine — a city with a special connection to pysanky. My journey began at the Museum of Pysanka Painting, and since 2012 I have been writing eggs with beeswax and dyes, joining ancient symbols with my own interpretation.

Settling on the Island opened a new chapter. Far from home, I value my heritage even more — and I love sharing it through my work and my workshops.

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Work

Christmas Emerald pysanka, floral design — white egg with emerald leaves

Christmas EmeraldFloral · 2026

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Christmas Emerald pysanka, star design — emerald egg with a white eight-point star

Christmas EmeraldStar · 2026

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Christmas Ruby pysanka, floral design — white egg with ruby leaves

Christmas RubyFloral · 2026

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Christmas Ruby pysanka, star design — ruby egg with a white eight-point star

Christmas RubyStar · 2026

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Christmas Sapphire pysanka, floral design — white egg with sapphire leaves

Christmas SapphireFloral · 2026

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Christmas Sapphire pysanka, star design — sapphire egg with a white eight-point star

Christmas SapphireStar · 2026

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How to read a pysanka

Every line means something

Endless line · БезконечникEternity — a line with no beginning and no end.

Workshops

Write your own pysanka

Learn the wax-resist technique and the story behind the symbols. For groups, schools, libraries and private events in Charlottetown and across the Island.

About the workshops

Custom orders & questions

A pysanka for a wedding, a new baby or Easter, a workshop for your group, or an exhibition — send a message and Olha will get back to you.