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.

Funny grey Cat with gold fish 5-set Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Vera yellow scarf 7-set huge Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Klava in green and gold Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Autumn Apples pink scarf Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Nolinsk Malania 7-set Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Vyatka wild flowers red scarf 5-set Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
MINI Funny Panda mini 5-set Babushka TINY Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Hair Clip: Flowers on black w/ornament fancy Babushka Matryoshka
MINI Farmers family with rabbit Mini Tiny Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Nata in aqua lace dress large Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Marina purple scarf Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Lyuba pink flowers green dress small Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Earrings rectangle shape: 'Red & blue Roses' on black Babushka Matryoshka
BABUSHKA NECKLACE METAL WITH CHAIN Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Running Horsy small Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Village Blue 6-set Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Funny Cat with Kitten Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
MINI Family 7set small Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Pointer doggy Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Girl Village Winter - Medium korobnick Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Stella Pink flower Girl Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Klava in floral red dress Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Blue Angels 5 set Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Small grey Owl Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Masha and the Bear on blue small Babushka Matryoshka nesting
DIY magic mushrooms set of 8 raw plain
Santa Kostya small Babushka Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Nadya green scarf wild flowers dress Brooch Big Face
Alyonka green flowers Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
DIY 3-set with doll 9 cm Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll
Finding Nemo dark blue Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll


















