Russian 10pc Icon Religious Handpainted Nesting Doll Matryoshka 10 inch

  
Russian 10pc Icon Religious Handpainted Nesting Doll Matryoshka 10 inch. From the Russian Doll Company this is a 10 piece Icon Religious nesting doll. The work that goes into creating these unique dolls is nothing short of amazing. Between the actual making of the doll and then the painting and finishing, many, many hours are invested. The largest doll measures 10 tall. This unique gift from the heart of Russia, bearing a rich tradition and the artists personal touch, your doll will be treasured for generations to come. Introduced by Russian toy makers in the 1890s, the nesting doll quickly emerged as an all- embracing symbol of Mother Russia and the inevitable triumph of successive generations a sort of national toy.

The name itself, Matryoshka, which has the Latin root mater (meaning mother), conjures up the image of the staid family matron, for which Russia in known. Art centers, such as prestigious Sergiev Posad, developed unique styles in producing the finest dolls.

Taking aged linden wood, a craftsmen turns each set of dolls individually, the smallest one first. Then the artist begins the long process of painting and lacquering work that never seems to end as one doll leads to the next. The original smiling peasant girl in festive costume has been joined by village characters, religious figures, and the artists fantasy to entertain collectors around the world.

Each doll comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA), which includes tips for opening and caring for your doll. The Russian Doll Company Featuring hand-made Russian Collectibles Many of the items we will be offering were custom orders to our design specifications. Each piece was individually handcrafted by Russian Artisans and are from 2000 and prior. Because of the nature of these items, no two pieces are exactly the same. We have well over 3500 pieces in stock.

The item "Russian 10pc Icon Religious Handpainted Nesting Doll Matryoshka 10 inch" is in sale since Thursday, November 5, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Religion & Spirituality\Christianity\Bears & Dolls". The seller is "matryoshka1" and is located in DeKalb, Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, China, Mexico, Germany, Japan, Brazil, France, Australia, Russian federation, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Greece, Portugal, Slovenia, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Ukraine, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica, Dominican republic, Panama, Trinidad and tobago, Guatemala, El salvador, Honduras, Jamaica, Antigua and barbuda, Aruba, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Saint kitts and nevis, Saint lucia, Montserrat, Turks and caicos islands, Barbados, Bermuda, Bolivia, Ecuador, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay.