Inside The Art Of Matryoshka
While nesting dolls can be found in a wide range of themes, one of my favorites is nativity nesting dolls.
Whether it is the manger, the animals, or Jesus Himself, there's just something about having nativity-themed matryoshkas displayed around the holidays that makes me smile.
Fortunately, the nativity is a common nesting doll theme and you can find a wide range of sets pretty easily online.
The traditional Russian nesting dolls, called matryoshka, are most often decorated with paintings of women in babushkas.
While these are very beautiful and highly desired by collectors, in recent years all sorts of new and different dolls have become available.
You can now order custom nesting dolls in a wide range shapes, sizes, and designs, or you can simply pick up the materials needed to make your own unique matryoshkas.
Now the range of nesting dolls available is limited only by your imagination.
When considering gifts to give to children, we always want to come up with something that they can enjoy now and treasure for years to come.
Nesting dolls are that type of gift. The stackable figures have been a long standing tradition in Russia and have gained popularity around the world during the last couple of decades.
These delightful dolls can be wonderful tools for education as well as imaginative recreation.
However, one concern most parents have about nesting dolls is whether or not they are safe for play.
Sometimes it can be difficult to find a good selection of high-quality Russian nesting dolls. There are a lot of smaller sites on the Internet that sell a handful of them but finding a large selection in one place can be difficult.