|
A Matryoshka
doll
(Russian:матрёшк) or a Russian
nested doll
is a set of dolls of decreasing sizes placed one inside another. The
plural form Matreshki
is used when
referring to more than
one doll and they are also called stacking
dolls or Babushka
dolls.
A set of
matreshki
consists of
a wooden figure
which can be pulled apart to reveal another figure of the same sort
inside. It has in turn another figure inside, and so on. The number of
nested figures is usually three or more. The shape is mostly
cylindrical, rounded at the top for the head and tapered towards the
bottom, but little else; the dolls have no hands (except those that are
painted). The artistry is in the painting of each doll, which can be
extremely elaborate.
Matreshki are
often
designed to follow a
particular theme, for instance peasant girls in traditional dress, but
the theme can be almost anything, ranging from fairy tale characters to
Soviet leaders.
Take your
time to
explore our extensive range of
specially hand-picked Matryoshka or Nesting Dolls direct from Russia to
add them to your collection. Each item is individually and skillfully
crafted.
Email
our Sales Team to place order or enquire on stock availability. Free
delivery within Singapore.
|