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The book Russian Matryoshka talks in details about the traditional Russian Nesting Dolls (painted wooden dolls nestled into one another), which appeared in Russia in the 1890's. The name origianlly came from the Latin root "mater" which means "mother" and was one of the most common for Russian females. This fine full colored Russian Matryoshka book describes the history of the dolls, the different villages known for their specific styles of painting the Russian Matryoshka Dolls  and many fine examples of past and present artists. Some of the artists presented in this Russian Matryoshka Book are also featured in our store. Go to Matyoshka Nesting Dolls section to see look at the dolls we have for sale.

This book is out of print. Get it while the supplies last!!!

By Larissa Soloviova, Marina Marder - Interbook (1993) - Hardback - 63 pages - ISBN 5766407017
 
Translation from Russian by JACO Co., Moscow.