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 would have been created at the end of the 19th century, and then represented a peasant woman holding a rooster under her arm. It is from there that the matryoshkas take their name, since in Russian one qualifies as " Matryoshka " a woman of the country of robust appearance.
The rooster symbolized fertility, and in fact matryoshka dolls are still often seen as a token of fertility. Height of the first doll: 16 cm. Technique used: mixt, watercolor, tempera, hand engrave. 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 would have been created at the end of the 19th century, and then represented a peasant woman holding a rooster under her arm.
Artist: Kolesnikova Height of the first doll: 16 cm Number of pieces: 5 Matter: linden wood Technique used: mixt, watercolor, tempera, hand engrave Finishing : gloss varnishing Manufacturing: artisanal Origin: Tver. This item is in the category "Dolls & Bears\Dolls, Clothing & Accessories\Dolls & Doll Playsets". The seller is "tresorsderussie2011" and is located in this country: FR.This item can be shipped worldwide.