Meet the Team | Dolls In Dolls
Masha and Natasha, the two cousins behind Dolls In Dolls

Two Cousins. One Family Business.

Dolls In Dolls is a family business in every sense of the word.

Masha and Natasha are cousins, and together they’ve grown Dolls In Dolls from a shared love of Matryoshka dolls and doing markets on weekends for a bit of fun into a business that sells all over the world — with over 4,000+ dolls currently on the website.

Between them are six children, who have grown up alongside the business — surrounded by boxes, beautiful dolls, parcels coming and going, and the occasional mountain of packing materials taking over the house.

There have been busy days, late nights, school runs, family dinners and plenty of juggling along the way. But that’s the reality of running a family business — and we wouldn’t have it any other way.

What started with a love of Babushka dolls has become something that has been passed through the family and shared with thousands of customers around the world.

Two cousins, six children, one family business — and a love of Matryoshka dolls that keeps growing. ❤️

Est. 2006 · Sydney, Australia

Meet the People
Behind the Dolls

We’re a small family business, and every doll that reaches you has passed through our hands first. Here’s a bit about who we are.

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Masha

Curator & Founder

Born Moscow · Raised in Randwick

Masha received her very first Babushka doll on her first birthday — a gift from her mother. She was just a little girl, but that tiny set of nesting dolls stayed with her. What began as one special birthday gift grew into a lifelong love that never really went away.

In 2006, Masha turned that love into Dolls In Dolls, with one simple wish: to share the beauty, history and magic of these little dolls with other people — and to give them the chance to experience that same feeling she had with her very first set.

Even today, Masha still sources our Matryoshka dolls herself, directly from Russia, and finds pieces she believes are special enough. She personally photographs each doll for our shop, making sure what you see is the very doll you’ll receive.

And her own collection? It has grown to more than 809 pieces. At this point, we’ve stopped trying to convince her to slow down — she just can’t help falling in love with another doll.

2006 Founded 809+ In Masha’s own collection Sources every doll herself
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Natasha

Customer Services Manager

Born Odessa · Raised in North Sydney

If you’ve ever emailed us, chances are you’ve already met Natasha — even if it was only through an email. She’s the one who remembers which doll you were asking about last time, remembers the little details, and makes sure you never feel like just another order number.

Before your order leaves us, Natasha carefully checks every single Matryoshka, making sure each doll is just right before she lovingly packs it up and sends it on its way. And when it leaves our hands, she’s the one who sends you your tracking number and keeps an eye on everything along the way.

She’s our Office Angel — the person behind so many of the emails, parcels and little details that make Dolls In Dolls what it is.

Office Angel Checks & packs every order 114+ In Natasha’s own collection

Why Buyers Trust Our Dolls

Non-Toxic & Eco-Friendly Wood

Kiln-dried, natural wood, hand-turned by master craftsmen — no composites, no shortcuts, no toxic paint.

Hand-Painted by Master Artisans

Every doll finished by hand and personally sourced by Masha — no two are ever exactly alike.

Packed in Sydney

Natasha checks every doll by hand before it’s packed and sent — all items are in stock and ready to ship to you.

Got a question, or just want to say hi? We’d genuinely love to hear from you.

info@dollsindolls.com.au

Dolls In Dolls · PO Box 601, Waverley NSW 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dolls In Dolls an Australian business?

Yes. Dolls In Dolls is an Australian family-owned business established in 2006 and based in Sydney.

What types of dolls do you sell?

We specialise in authentic Babushka Dolls, Matryoshka Dolls, Russian Nesting Dolls, collectible nesting dolls and handcrafted cultural gifts.

Are your nesting dolls authentic?

Yes. Our dolls are handcrafted and carefully selected for authenticity, quality and artistic craftsmanship.

Why choose Dolls In Dolls?

We focus exclusively on Babushka and Matryoshka dolls, offering one of Australia’s largest specialist collections with thousands of dolls available.

More questions? See our full FAQ page.

Now You Know Who’s Behind It

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Why Dolls In Dolls Is Australia’s Babushka Doll Specialist

Founded in 2006, Dolls In Dolls is one of Australia’s longest-running specialist stores dedicated exclusively to authentic Babushka Dolls, Matryoshka Dolls and Russian Nesting Dolls.

Our collection includes traditional Semenov, Kirov, Nolinsk and floral nesting dolls, alongside rare collectible pieces, museum-quality artworks and handcrafted gifts sourced from skilled artisans.

Every doll is individually selected for craftsmanship, artistic quality and authenticity. We maintain one of Australia’s largest in-stock collections of Babushka and Matryoshka nesting dolls, shipping directly from Sydney.

  • Established in Australia in 2006
  • Thousands of happy customers
  • Family-owned Australian business
  • Authentic handcrafted nesting dolls
  • Large range of traditional and collectible designs
  • Fast dispatch from Sydney NSW

Our Mission

We believe every Babushka doll tells a story. Our mission is to preserve the beauty, artistry and cultural heritage of traditional nesting dolls while helping collectors and gift-givers discover meaningful treasures that can be cherished for generations.