Russian Nesting Dolls, which are also known as Matryoshka are a popular form of Art of Russia. These dolls are also known as matryoshkas, matrioshka, matryushka, matroshka, babushka dolls, babushka's doll and stacking dolls. Nesting Dolls in Russia are a great form of gift. This is also the most traditional form of handicraft. Nesting Dolls of Russia represent the looks of young Russian women dressed in indigenous Russian outfit. Thus all the Russian Nesting Dolls look more or less similar.
The name Matryoshka or matrioshka came from the name of a very popular female in Provincial Russia. It was derived from the Latin word ‘mater’, which means mother. The name babushka is also related to matrioshka.
Types of Nesting Dolls in Russia
- Traditional nesting dolls
- Sports nesting dolls
- Christmas nesting dolls
- Music nesting dolls
- Animals nesting dolls
- Political nesting dolls
- Films & Cartoons nesting dolls
Russian Nesting Dolls in a set range from 5 to 30 but few customized sets have more in number. Each set of dolls has a particular theme. Moreover there are different styles of nesting dolls. Apart from gifting these dolls are also used to decorate houses, shops, restaurants and other places.
