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Russian folk art – hand-painted, unknown individual artist Traditional Matryoshka craftsmanship 🗓️ Era Late 20th century (circa 1970s–1990s) Classic Russian export-era nesting dolls 📏 Size    •   Largest doll: approx. 4” tall x 2” wide    •   Set of 5 nesting dolls total ⸻ 📝 Description This beautiful set of five Russian nesting dolls (Matryoshka) is a wonderful example of traditional Russian folk art, a cultural craft that originated in the late 19th century and symbolizes family, continuity, motherhood, and protection. Each wooden doll is hand-turned and hand-painted, opening to reveal the next smaller figure nested inside. The dolls feature a vibrant deep pink/red ground color, bold blue floral designs, green leaf accents, and expressive hand-painted faces with rosy cheeks and bright eyes. Sets like this were commonly produced in Russia during the late 20th century for both domestic use and export, making them highly collectible today. All five pieces are present, nest proper