About Our Babushka Matryoshka Nesting Dolls
Matryoshka — known worldwide as Babushka dolls — are Russia’s most iconic handcrafted wooden dolls, treasured for over 130 years as gifts, collector’s pieces and family keepsakes. The name comes from Matryona, symbolising motherhood and family, while “Babushka” (grandmother) is the familiar nickname.
At Dolls In Dolls, we take great care to understand and verify the origins of every Matryoshka doll we offer. Every doll we stock represents traditional Russian craftsmanship:
- ✔ Linden wood, typically dried for two to three years before carving
- ✔ Hand-turned on a lathe by a master craftsman
- ✔ Individually hand-painted by a skilled artist
- ✔ Finished with 3–5 layers of protective lacquer
Because every doll is handmade, each set has its own character — natural variations in wood grain, colour and painted detail make every piece genuinely unique.
SIGNED BY THE ARTIST
Every set is individually signed by the artist who painted it — a mark of authenticity you won’t find on mass-produced dolls.
What Makes Our Dolls Different
- ✔ Authentic Russian-made Matryoshka nesting dolls
- ✔ Non-toxic and eco-friendly materials
- ✔ Long-lasting paint, vibrant colours
- ✔ Each item unique — no two are exactly the same
Handmade variations in colour, wood grain and painted detail are natural characteristics of authentic craftsmanship, not defects. Please note this item may contain small parts and is not suitable for children under 3.
Questions about care, sizing or authenticity? Visit our FAQ.
All in stock — shipping daily by 3:00pm from Randwick NSW 2031, Australia.

Village family with cat kitty and rooster Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Pendant drop shape: Red rowan on black Babushka Matryoshka
Village girl with rocking horse blue scarf 10-set Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Blue dress white scarf 5-set Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Brooch fancy round: Floral on green Babushka Matryoshka
Kira pink scarf 10-set Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Babushka pin blue with daisies Matryoshka
MINI Funny orange cat with balalaika mini 5-set Babushka TINY
Ruby Ann Babushka Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Pendant fan shape: Flowers on dark green Babushka Matryoshka
Earrings pinkish and flowers Babushka Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Frida Kahlo - paintings Babushka Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Our Lady of Kazan Egg with decorated stand XLarge
DIY magic forest with Xmas trees set of 10 raw plain
Nolinsk Milley with flower basket 6-set Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Gustav Klimt - Lady Fan Babushka Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Virgin Mary & Jesus on Egg with stand medium
Earrings hot pink and flowers Babushka Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Anyuta mushroom basket Babushka Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Babushka Necklace hot blue magenta flowers Matryoshka
5 x Carved Santa conical Christmas decorations
MINI Vera in pink dress TINY Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Maya Pink Bride Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Nolinsk Slavka Red Flowers Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll








