Russian Nesting dolls stacking Painted At Hand By Levachova 5 Pièces Bird Fire

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

Height of the first doll: 18cm. Technique used: mixed, watercolor, tempera. 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: Glushkova Matter : lime wood Height of the first doll: 18cm Number of pieces: 5 Technique used: mixed, watercolor, tempera Finishing : glossy varnishing Manufacturing: artisanal Origin : Holy - Petersburg.