Sorbian Easter eggs and their symbols

Mention of coloured Sorbian Easter eggs known the oldest dates from the time at 1700. Ornamentations increase not only the value of the egg. The symbols and ornaments also have a meaning.

Representation of the sun, ray bundle

Painted as a bundle or sun sources of the light are represented and stand for growth and recurring spring.

Three points

From three points ordered in the triangle the church symbol for the Trinity of God the Father, son and holy spirit arises and it also stands for the unity of the family of father, mother, child. One also can combine three triangles with each other for this.

Symbols and images on Sorbian Easter eggs

Symbols and images on Sorbian Easter eggs

Wolf teeth

Triangles, symbolize protection from the evil and give strength.

Pinewood branch

Lines which are ordered like a branch stand for health.

Representation of the sun to the outside directional ends wolf teeth

Stands for happiness of life and you are protected twice against the evil. Once with the symbol of the wolf teeth and by the magical circle of the triangles.

Circulate directional ends wolf teeth to the outside

Protected court. Motives like flowers, tendrils, stars, plants and animals are rather used in the scratch and etching technology. The Easter symbol in the form of cross and lamb also happening.

Sorbian Easter eggs and their symbols

Representation of the sun, ray bundle

Three points

Wolf teeth

Pinewood branch

Representation of the sun to the outside directional ends wolf teeth

Circulate directional ends wolf teeth to the outside

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