Marusya with flower basket purple scarf small Babushka Matryoshka nesting Doll

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.

This set is a simple collector style — clean, classic designs with a lighter level of detail than our museum-quality pieces, making them an easy, affordable way to start or grow a collection without losing any of the handmade authenticity.

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
• ✔ Simple, classic design — a great entry point for new collectors
• ✔ Non-toxic and eco-friendly materials
• ✔ 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.