Silk Wrapped Dyed Easter Eggs

We wrapped the eggs in squares of silk; then white cotton, and twist-
tied them. Next we put them in an enameled pan, covered them with
water, and brought to a boil. As soon as it boiled, we lowered it to
simmer for 20 minutes. We took them out of the pot but left them in
the wrapping till they cooled. When we untied them this is what we got.