Everyone loves Paisley. What few western people realize is that the origin of the Paisley design is rooted in Hindu and Persian art and depicts a sprouting seed. It is called buta. Some sources say it is a date palm seed, some a mango. It has even been called "The Tree of Life" seed. It was adopted by the English who were in India and brought it home, and a little town in England, called Paisley, started using it in weaving woolen shawls.
This unusual, collectible egg is made from a real egg, covered in artist's quality polymer clay. The design is achieved by creating patterns with the clay. No painting is involved. Because it is not painted, it will never fade or peel. Each egg has at least two layers of clay, to ensure strength and durability. It is polished to a high glass-like shine.
This art egg is about size 7 1/2", measured around on the long circumference.
Each egg is a one-of-a kind original work of art and no two are identical, because they are not mass-produced. My collectible art eggs are a perfect gift for egg collectors.
It comes with a simple brass stand and a gift box, with a Certificate of Authenticity, signed by the artist.
