Russian Nesting dolls stacking Matryoshka Painted At Hand Artist Voronina 5 Pcs

  

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 a robust-looking country woman is called a " Matryoshka ". The rooster symbolized fertility, and in fact matryoshka dolls are still often seen as a guarantee of fertility.

Height of the first doll: 19.5cm. Technique used: mixed, watercolor, tempera, hand engraved. 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.

Author: Voronina Anna Height of the first doll: 19.5cm Number of pieces: 5 Matter: lime wood Technique used: mixed, watercolor, tempera, hand engraved Finishing : bright Manufacturing: artisanal Origin : Tver.