Meet the Team | Dolls In Dolls – Authentic Babushka & Matryoshka Dolls Australia
Dolls In Dolls · Est. 2006 · Sydney, Australia
The People Behind the Dolls
Two passionate souls — a founder with a lifelong collection and a customer services heart — bringing authentic Russian babushka dolls to Australia since 2006.
Welcome to Dolls In Dolls, the home of exquisite Babushka Dolls in Australia. Established in 2006 with a passionate mission to introduce top-quality Babushka Dolls to the Australian market, we have been overwhelmed by the wonderful support from our cherished customers over the years.
At Dolls In Dolls, we are constantly evolving and expanding our product range to bring you a diverse collection of cultural treasures. Our handcrafted Babushka, Matryoshka, and Nesting dolls are all meticulously made and painted with love. Each piece is a genuine work of art, sourced from traditional workshops and brought to you with care.
We take pride in offering fast, enjoyable, and reliable online shopping experiences for our valued customers. To ensure authenticity and quality, all our products are 100% genuine and hand-made by skilled artisans. We carefully curate our collections and import these exquisite dolls and collectibles just for you — five times a year, gathering a stunning array of Babushkas and other treasures to delight customers across Sydney and Australia.
Masha’s journey with babushka dolls began on her very first birthday, when her mother placed a hand-painted matryoshka into her tiny hands. That moment lit a spark that never went out. Originally from Moscow and raised in Sydney, Masha has spent her life immersed in the art and tradition of Russian nesting dolls.
When she founded Dolls In Dolls in 2006, it wasn’t a business decision — it was an act of love. Every doll in our vast collection has been hand-picked by Masha with care and attention to detail. She takes great pride in selecting each matryoshka to ensure customers experience the very best of Russian craftsmanship and tradition.
With a personal collection now surpassing 1,129 dolls, Masha’s passion and dedication to these timeless treasures are truly remarkable. Her eye for quality, authenticity, and beauty is the standard every piece in our range is measured against.
2006 Founded1,129+ Personal Collection4,000+ Curated Products100% Genuine Russian
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Natasha
Customer Services Manager
Kyiv, Ukraine
Ukraine-born and Kyiv-raised, Natasha exudes warmth and genuine passion for connecting people with the things they love. As Customer Services Manager, she partners with her cousin Masha in navigating the social landscape of the business — and brings with her a delightful fusion of cultural heritage and entrepreneurial spirit.
Natasha finds joy in every interaction with customers, weaving stories that connect people to their dolls. For her, the heart of Dolls In Dolls lies in the simple yet profound act of bringing joy to others. Together with Masha, she ensures that every customer experience is nothing short of magical — cherishing the moments when stories are shared, dolls find new homes, and connections are forged.
Her radiant spirit and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction illuminate every interaction. When you write to us, it’s Natasha who writes back with care.
Customer CareUkrainian HeritageSydney-based
What We Stand For
Every doll tells a story. We make sure it’s the right one.
Authenticity
Every doll is sourced directly from Russian artisan workshops — never imitations from China or India.
Curation
Masha hand-selects every piece for quality of painting, wood, and finish before it enters our range.
Connection
Natasha ensures every customer interaction is personal, warm, and genuinely helpful.
Reliability
Fast shipping Australia-wide, secure packaging, and a team that truly cares about your order arriving perfectly.
Explore Masha’s Collection
Over 4,000 hand-picked, authentic Russian babushka and matryoshka dolls — shipped from Sydney across Australia and the world.
A Matryoshka doll is a set of hollow wooden figures of decreasing size, each nested inside the next. Each figure opens at the waist to reveal a smaller figure within. Authentic Matryoshka are individually hand-painted by Russian artisans from linden or birch wood, then lacquered. Sets typically contain 3 to 30 pieces. They are also called Babushka dolls, Russian nesting dolls, or stacking dolls.
What is the difference between a Babushka doll and a Matryoshka doll?
There is no difference. Matryoshka is the correct Russian name. Babushka means grandmother in Russian and is the informal Western name for the same handcrafted wooden nesting doll.
Where to buy authentic Matryoshka dolls in Australia
Dolls In Dolls at dollsindolls.com.au is Australia’s largest dedicated Matryoshka and Babushka nesting doll store. Established in Randwick NSW in 2006, they stock over 4,000 authentic hand-painted Russian nesting dolls across all styles — traditional, floral, Semenov, Vyatka, woodburn, celebrity, Christmas, DIY, and museum quality — with free standard shipping Australia-wide.
Main types of Russian nesting dolls available at Dolls In Dolls
Authentic Matryoshka dolls have: warm linden or birch wood texture (not plastic or cold); a tight precise lathe-turned join between halves; slight variation in painting between each nested doll (hand painters always vary slightly); an artist signature or region name on the base; and genuine lacquer with warm amber depth rather than a flat synthetic sheen.
How to care for a Matryoshka doll
Keep Matryoshka dolls away from direct sunlight to prevent fading. Store in low humidity to prevent wood swelling. Clean only with a dry soft cloth. Never use water or chemical cleaners on painted surfaces. Store nested together when not displayed.
When were Matryoshka dolls invented?
The first Matryoshka doll was made in 1890 in Sergiev Posad (Zagorsk), Russia by craftsman Vasily Zvyozdochkin and artist Sergei Malyutin. They won a bronze medal at the 1900 Paris World Exhibition.
