These Russian Doll Innovations show how the legendary dolls are still strongly present in peoples' mind after more than a hundred years of existence. These nesting dolls, or Matryoshka dolls as they are originally called in Russian, are not only adorable, but they are also full of surprises.
Usually made of wood, these hollow dolls have the quality to fit inside one another. There are usually three dolls of three different sizes: one goes inside the other and the last doll is the biggest one. They're all painted with beautiful designs that resemble those of a traditional Russian peasant jumper dress. Now these figures are made of different material and are decorated with different themes like fairy-tales and pop culture icons.
Check out these Russian Doll innovations, which will remind collectors and readers why these dolls are so unique and playful.
33 Russian Doll Innovations
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Edgy Russian Dolls
Mooqla Dolls
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High Fashion Russian Dolls
Vogue Russia Matrioshka Party
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Naughty Matryoshkas
Stripping + Nude Matryoshka
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Chaste Cultural Captures
The Nevertheless Magazine 'Innocentia' Spread Has a Nesting Doll Theme
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Stylish Slavic Stackers
Russian Dolls In Fashion
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Matryoshka Couture
Kenzo Dresses Living Dolls for Fall 2009
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Story-Telling Figurines
Karokeshi Sculptures Are Full of Personality and Handmade Love
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Fleshy Layer Figurines
These Anatomical Nesting Dolls Take Inner Strata Literally
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Dolly Dress Up
Russian Matryoshka Doll Patterns Dominate Fall 2009 Runways
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Fairytale Fusion Containers
Pistacchi Design Fuses Russian Dolls with Little Red Riding Hood
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Racy Babushka Branding
Frisky Midget Wine Packaging Sneaks Up on the Consumer
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Predatory Matryoshkas
The JAWS Nesting Dolls Are an Awesome Gift for Someone Special
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Patriotic Hybrid Toys
The Obama Nesting Doll
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Presidential Home Decor
10 Ways to Bring Obama Into Your Household, From Lava Lamps to Dolls
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Pop Culture Matryoshkas
Ginger Williams Creates Fun Tribute Nesting Dolls
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Beneficial Babushkas
Brazilian Artists Make Matryoshka Dolls for NGO Arrastao
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Matryoshka Measurement Appliances
These Contessa Measuring Cups are Adorably Practical
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Nesting Doll Luggage Sets
These Porter Matryoshka Travel Pouches are Designed for Frequent Fliers
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Cultural Key Covers
The ModCloth Key Covers Help You Find Your Keys and are as Cute as a Button
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Cubic Fairytale Architecture
Russia Pavilion for Shanghai World Expo 2010 Inspired by Tradition
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Human Matryoshka Dolls
Sony PlayStation 3 Ad
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Geeky Babooshka Dolls
The Matryoshkus Nero Set Teaches Data Sizes
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Political Matryoshka Dolls
SonntagsZeitung Ads Reveal Insight Into Media Personalities
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Nesting Doll Tea Sets
The Matryoshka Teapot Adds Cute Character to Any Tableware Set
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Matryoshka Lamps
‘Babushka' Light by Mathmos Design Studio
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Futuristic Babooshkas
These Robot and Ninja Matryoshka Dolls are Modern Day Classics
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Cute Matryoshka Cups
'Babushkups' are Space Savers & Get You Back in Touch with Your Russian Roots
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Russian-Inpired Tiny Toys
The Kokeshi Dolls May Not be Soft and Cuddly, But They're Awesome
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DIY Matryoshka Dolls
These Painted Treasures Make for the Ultimate Customizable Gift
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Nasty Nesting Dalls
The Monstrous Fang Matryoshkas May Bite You If You're Not Careful
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Matryoshka-Inspired Furniture
The Space-Saving 3-in-1 Russian Doll Table
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Matryoshka Seating
Brothers Georgi and Peter Slokoski Create Chairs Inspired by Nesting Dolls
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Movie-Themed Matrioshkas
‘Star Wars' Nesting Dolls
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