Baba's Beeswax
Discover the Magic of Pysanky – the great gift of hope!
Everything you need to make beautiful Ukrainian pysanky the traditional way
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We hope you like our new website design. We’re more than an online store. We’re a dedicated team of pysanky experts on technique, tradition, culture and history. Making pysanky is easy, fun and affordable. You can do more than just shop at BabasBeeswax.com, but this is a good place to start.
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About pysanky expert Joan Brander
Joan “Ivanka” Brander, Canadian artist, author, lecturer and instructor, carries forward the pysanky tradition she learned from her grandmother (Baba). Based in Vancouver, Joan has over 60 years of experience teaching and sharing this cultural artform worldwide.
Her published works include children’s activity books, instructional guides, and teacher resources—some featured in the Library of Congress. She is also a 2014 finalist for the Richmond Arts Education Award.
What Are Pysanky?
Pysanky are the colourful decorated eggs made with beeswax and dyes in a technique akin to batik. The tradition started in Ukraine in ancient pagan times. The name pysanky (singular pysanka) is derived from the Ukrainian verb pysaty —to write. It is prounced PIH-sahn-kih (with the emphasis on the first syllable “PIH”). Similarly, the singular decorated egg is the word “pysanka” and is pronounced PIH-sahn-kah.
Stand with Ukraine
Since the Russian invasion in February 2022, Baba’s Beeswax has stood with Ukraine, embracing the legend that “as long as pysanky are being made, evil shall not prevail over good in the world.” A portion of proceeds from supporting kits is donated to humanitarian aid for Ukraine.