Our classic matryoshka dolls 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 then 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 perceived as a guarantee of fertility.

 

Author: Sokolovskaya


Height of the first doll: 16.5cm


Number of rooms: 5


Matter: linden wood

 

Technique used: mixed, watercolor, tempera


Finishing : gloss varnish


Manufacturing: artisanal


Origin : Saint PETERSBOURG

Our classic matryoshka dolls 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 then 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 perceived as a guarantee of fertility.   Author: Sokolovskaya Height of the first doll: 16.5cm Number of rooms: 5 Matter: linden wood   Technique used: mixed, watercolor, tempera Finishing : gloss varnish Manufacturing: artisanal Origin : Saint PETERSBOURG
Our classic matryoshka dolls 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 then 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 perceived as a guarantee of fertility.   Author: Sokolovskaya Height of the first doll: 16.5cm Number of rooms: 5 Matter: linden wood   Technique used: mixed, watercolor, tempera Finishing : gloss varnish Manufacturing: artisanal Origin : Saint PETERSBOURG