Our classic matriochkas coming straight from Russia Matryoshka is one of the most commonly associated objects with Russia; Also called Russian Nesting dolls stacking dolls or leg dolls, the matrioshs are made up of 3 to 10 dolls of increasing size, which are embedded in each other. The first matriochkas were created at the end of the 19th century, and then represented a peasant woman holding a rooster under her arm. It is from there that the matriochkas are holding their names, since in Russian we call " Matryoshka " a woman of the robust pace campaign. The rooster symbolized fertility, and in fact the matriochkas dolls are still often perceived as a guarantee of fertility. Height of the first doll: 12 cm Technique used: Mixt, watercolor, temperature Manufacturing: craft Origin : Sergiev P.
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