Where did the egg-colored painting originate?

Egg-colored painting originated from China folk.

Egg-colored painting is a traditional craft painting painted on the eggshells of chickens, ducks, geese, snakes, pigeons and ostriches. Originated from Suzhou folk in Qing Dynasty, it is a famous local traditional handicraft.

The production process of egg-colored painting is as follows:

1. Drill a small hole on one side or one end of the egg to extract protein and yolk.

2. Draw or carve various patterns on the eggshell.

3. Stick the painted eggshell on the silk-pasted cardboard or on the mahogany seat with a glass cover.

Variety:

Egg-colored painting has four forms: flat, vertical, single and double. Some are assembled into lantern shapes and goldfish shapes, and the lower end is decorated with tassels, which can be hung. Some use egg paintings of different specifications and varieties to form a pagoda shape. For example, Suzhou egg painting "Liangshan 108 Generals" painted 108 Liangshan heroes on dozens of eggshells in the shape of pagodas. Not only do the characters have different postures, but they also look around and echo each other from afar, making a sensation.