How many dolls are in a babushka?
Political matryoshkas usually range between five and ten dolls per set.
How much is a Russian nesting doll worth?
One must seek the advice of an art appraiser who specializes in Russian art and/or history. If you would like just a general idea of how much your nesting doll is worth, read on… The more dolls in the set, the more expensive it will be. More detail in the hand painting = more money. If it was made in Russia.
What kind of boxes are popular in Russia?
The Russian boxes are considered the prime Russian gifts and souveniers that are famous world-wide. Russian boxes come in such unqiue shapes such as mushrooms, furniture, or custom shaped papier-mâché.
How much does a broken nesting doll cost?
If one of the nesting dolls is missing or broken. Paint is faded and/or chipped. No beveled bottom edge (first doll in set is missing). The inside wood of the doll is discolored. Browse through our inventory of over 500 nesting dolls with prices ranging from $5.99 to $5,000.00 and see if you have a very similar doll!
Where did the Matryoshka nesting dolls come from?
These nesting dolls, or matryoshka dolls, are made in Russia just like the bigger ones; hand carved from birch wood and hand painted by a skilled artist. However, please take precaution when opening these tiny dolls.
One must seek the advice of an art appraiser who specializes in Russian art and/or history. If you would like just a general idea of how much your nesting doll is worth, read on… The more dolls in the set, the more expensive it will be. More detail in the hand painting = more money. If it was made in Russia.
These nesting dolls, or matryoshka dolls, are made in Russia just like the bigger ones; hand carved from birch wood and hand painted by a skilled artist. However, please take precaution when opening these tiny dolls.
If one of the nesting dolls is missing or broken. Paint is faded and/or chipped. No beveled bottom edge (first doll in set is missing). The inside wood of the doll is discolored. Browse through our inventory of over 500 nesting dolls with prices ranging from $5.99 to $5,000.00 and see if you have a very similar doll!
What kind of dolls are in the Russian store?
Here at The Russian Store we offer our vast selection of imported babushka dolls ranging from classical to modern with many themes to choose from. Our best sellers are the “Red Roses” line of traditional Russian nesting dolls also known as Semenov style matryoshka dolls. These come in a variety of sizes from 3 piece sets to 30 piece sets.