Daniela Mahoney is a traditional egg decorator who uses decorating techniques from a variety of Eastern European traditions. Czech and Slovak egg decorating is associated with celebration of Spring and new life. The craft was connected to Pagan beliefs, and later used as a symbol in Christianity and Christ’s resurrection.
A frequent method Daniela employs while decorating eggs, batiking, utilizes hot wax and different colors of dye. She also creates patterns on eggs by using onion skins, yarn, plants, and straw.
Daniela’s grandmother originally taught her how to decorate eggs in the Czech Republic during Easter. Daniela came to Oregon in 1982 to join her fiancé; they married in 1983.
Slideshow presentations showing a variety egg decorating techniques can be found on Daniela’s artist web page.
Decorated eggs and a variety of traditional Czech items are available for purchase on Daniela Mahoney’s website.