What are Trypillian eggs?

Answer 1

They are Trypillian-styled pysanky. The Trypillian civilization existed in Ukraine from 5500 to 2750 BC, and is known for strikingly lovely pottery. The pottery was painted in flowing geometric designs with animal motifs, and utilized black, white and ochre colors. In the latter half of 20th century there was a resurgence of popularity of Trypillian style among the Ukrainian diaspora. Modern versions of Trypillian pottery were created, and the designs and color scheme were adapted to pysanky in the 1970s. We have no actual evidence that the Trypillians decorated eggs but, if they did, the designs would probably be similar to those on traditional pysanky, as many traditional Ukrainian symbols and motifs are also found on Trypillian pottery. The colors would not have been like those on the pots, though, as they would have used natural plant-based dyes similar to those used in more modern times. Note: the preferred spelling in English has been Trypillian, but a recent exhibit from Ukraine utilized the spelling "Trypilian."