Do you ship babushka dolls Australia-wide?

Yes! We offer free shipping or Express Post for a flat rate of $5.95 Australia-wide. We ship from Randwick, NSW 2031 and deliver to every state and territory.

Are your babushka dolls genuinely hand-painted?

Yes, every doll in our collection is individually hand-painted by master artisans in Russia. No two dolls are exactly alike, making each one a truly unique, limited-edition piece of folk art.

How much do babushka dolls cost at Dolls in Dolls?

Our babushka doll prices range from around $20 for small jewellery and miniature pieces to $1,499 for giant museum-quality 10-set collector dolls. Most popular gift sets are priced between $40 and $200.

What types of babushka dolls do you sell?

We stock over 4,000 authentic Matryoshka nesting dolls including floral babushkas, traditional Semenov and Zagorsk dolls, woodburn dolls, animal and bird designs, Christmas babushkas, celebrity and cartoon dolls, museum-quality limited editions, and unpainted DIY craft dolls.

Are you an Australian business?

Yes. Dolls in Dolls is a 100% Australian-owned and operated family business, established in 2006. We are based in Randwick, NSW, and have served more than 10,000 happy customers across Australia.

Can I buy babushka dolls as a gift?

Absolutely. Our dolls make beautiful gifts for birthdays, Christmas, Mother's Day, weddings, and special occasions. We also sell gift vouchers. Every order is carefully packed and ready to give.

Do you sell unpainted babushka dolls for DIY craft?

Yes, we have a dedicated Unpainted DIY Craft range including blank nesting doll sets, Montessori-style dolls, peg people, pyramids, and colour-me-in designs — perfect for craft projects, school activities, and creative gifts.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept PayPal, all major credit cards, AfterPay, Zip, and Humm — so you can buy now and pay later if you prefer.

What is a Matryoshka doll?

A Matryoshka doll — also called a Russian nesting doll or babushka doll — is a set of wooden dolls of decreasing size placed one inside another. Each doll is hand-painted and opens at the middle to reveal a smaller doll inside. They are a beloved symbol of Russian folk art and culture. For more information, visit our full FAQ page: https://dollsindolls.com.au/matryoshka-babushka-dolls-faq-australia/

What is the difference between a babushka, a Matryoshka, and a Russian nesting doll?

Babushka, Matryoshka, and Russian nesting doll all refer to the same traditional handcrafted wooden toy from Russia. 'Matryoshka' is the Russian name, 'babushka' means grandmother in Russian and is commonly used in Australia, and 'nesting doll' describes how each piece fits inside the next. All the dolls we sell at Dolls in Dolls are genuine Russian-made pieces. See our full FAQ here: https://dollsindolls.com.au/matryoshka-babushka-dolls-faq-australia/

Are your Russian nesting dolls genuine and authentic?

Yes — we only sell genuine, authentic Russian-made dolls. Every Matryoshka and babushka doll in our collection is crafted and hand-painted in Russia by skilled artisans. We do not sell cheap imitations or mass-produced copies. For full details on authenticity, visit: https://dollsindolls.com.au/matryoshka-babushka-dolls-faq-australia/

Where can I find more information about babushka and Matryoshka dolls?

We have a comprehensive FAQ page covering everything about babushkas, Matryoshka nesting dolls, Russian folk art, sizing, care, and more. Visit: https://dollsindolls.com.au/matryoshka-babushka-dolls-faq-australia/

Lacquered box Butterfly & Roses

Name: Lacquered box Butterfly & Roses – Dolls in Dolls - Authentic Babushka – Matryoshka Nesters — Russian Nesting Dolls
SKU: babushka
Price: 89.95 AUD
Availability: InStock

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ABOUT THE PIECE

This is the unique style and workmanship item. Look at butterfly painted over mother of pearl.

Work of prominent artist Ablokova.

Only one item available!

THE DETAILS
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About Our Russian Miniature Lacquer Boxes

Russian miniature lacquer art is a centuries-old painting tradition, famous for its intricate, jewel-like detail on a tiny scale. Traditionally applied to powder and jewellery boxes, this style depicts fairy tales, folklore, landscapes and traditional scenes, all rendered in fine brushwork by highly trained miniature artists.

This piece is a miniature — every design is hand-painted at a tiny scale, demanding exceptional precision and years of training to master.

At Dolls In Dolls, we take great care to understand and verify the origins of every piece we offer. As with all of our items, this piece is handcrafted:

✔ Made from paper-mâché
✔ Individually hand-painted in fine miniature detail by a professional artist
✔ Coated with 3–5 layers of crystal clear lacquer
✔ Traditional Russian miniature painting style

Because every piece is handmade, each item has its own character — natural variations in colour and painted detail make every piece genuinely unique.

SIGNED BY THE ARTIST

As with all our items, this piece has been signed by the artist who painted it — a mark of authenticity you won’t find on mass-produced pieces.

What Makes Our Boxes Different

✔ Authentic Russian-made miniature lacquer art
✔ Miniature scale, ideal for display cabinets and collections
✔ Non-toxic and eco-friendly materials
✔ Each item unique — no two are exactly the same

Handmade variations in colour and painted detail are natural characteristics of authentic craftsmanship, not defects. Due to their small scale, please supervise children closely and keep away from 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.