Dolls Russian Nesting Doll Family With The Cats Painted At Hand By Koznova

  
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. Height of the first doll: 19cm. Technique used: mixed media, watercolor, tempera.

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. Author: Koznova Height of the first doll: 19cm Number of rooms: 5 Matter: linden wood Technique used: mixed media, watercolor, tempera Finishing : bright Manufacturing: artisanal Origin : Saint PETERSBOURG.