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Matryoshka dolls (/ ˌ m æ t r i ˈ ɒ ʃ k ə / MAT-ree-OSH-kə; Russian: матрёшка, IPA: [mɐˈtrʲɵʂkə] ⓘ), also known as stacking dolls, nesting dolls, Russian tea dolls, or Russian dolls, are a set of wooden dolls of decreasing size placed one inside another.
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Nov 19, 2017 · Learn about the origin, craftsmanship, and symbolism of matryoshkas, or nesting dolls, the hollow wooden figurines that fit inside each other. Find out how to buy unique and high-quality Russian dolls online from a passionate collector.
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- Younger than you think. At first glance, the Matryoshka might look like an ancient folk character, but in fact, it only appeared in 1890 - and it has real “authors”, turner (lathe operator) Vasily Zvezdochkin and painter Sergei Malutin.
- Matryoshka’s real name. Matryoshka is actually the “pet name” for the female name Matryona, that was popular in the 19th century among peasants and means “mummy”, “respectable lady” or “the mother of a big family”.
- There was a big gap in Matryoshkas production. On the brink of the 20th century, Russian folk style became trendy in architecture, music, and art, thanks to Sergei Dyagilev’s ‘Russian Seasons’ and regular international crafts exhibitions.
- There are five main Matryoshka painting styles. There are several Matryoshka production centers in Russia and therefore more than one main style of painting.
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Shop for a wide selection of hand-crafted Russian nesting dolls, also known as matryoshka, in various themes, sizes and prices. Learn about the history, art and value of this traditional folk-art form.
