Our classic matryoshkas straight from Russia

The Matryoshka is one of the objects most commonly associated with Russia; also called Russian Nesting dolls stacking dolls


The first matryoshkas were created at the end of the 19th century, and represented a peasant woman holding a rooster under her arm.


This is also where matryoshkas get their name, since in Russian we call a “ Matryoshka ” a robust-looking country woman. The rooster symbolized fertility, and in fact matryoshka dolls are still often seen as a guarantee of fertility.


Author: Chadrina


Used materials: lime wood


Height of the first doll: 18.5 сm


Number of pieces: 5

 

Technique used: mixed, watercolor, tempera


Finishing : glossy varnishing


Manufacturing: artisanal


Origin : Saint PETERSBOURG

Our classic matryoshkas straight from Russia The Matryoshka is one of the objects most commonly associated with Russia; also called Russian Nesting dolls stacking dolls The first matryoshkas were created at the end of the 19th century, and represented a peasant woman holding a rooster under her arm. This is also where matryoshkas get their name, since in Russian we call a “ Matryoshka ” a robust-looking country woman. The rooster symbolized fertility, and in fact matryoshka dolls are still often seen as a guarantee of fertility. Author: Chadrina Used materials: lime wood Height of the first doll: 18.5 сm Number of pieces: 5   Technique used: mixed, watercolor, tempera Finishing : glossy varnishing Manufacturing: artisanal Origin : Saint PETERSBOURG