THE RUSSIAN MATRYOSHKA DOLL

 The Matryoshka dolls are a beautiful representation of Russian culture. Matryoshki dolls blossomed in the 19th century restoring the handicraft communities after the revolution. The invention of this Russian folk art created a complete Russian history, a distinct integrated culture that is dimly Asian and byzantine, however significantly steeped in the secular symbols of folklore. Symbolizing family structures, the mass of Mother Russia’s varied parts is confined within the matryoshka doll. Each authentic doll is well thought out, hand painted and carries symbols within symbols of Russian society’s traditional values.