Russian Nesting Dolls

Here's a set of Russian nesting dolls. They're beautifully painted and would make a great addition to any collection . The items are Russian nesting dolls, also known as Matryoshka dolls. Matryoshka dolls are a set of wooden dolls of decreasing size placed one inside another. The name "Matryoshka" is a diminutive form of the Russian female name Matryona, symbolizing a strong female matriarch and a central figure in the Russian family. They were first designed and painted in 1890 and have since become a popular symbol and souvenir of Russia. The dolls often depict traditional Russian women in sarafans, but modern versions can feature various themes, including religious figures or political caricatures