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Basic Introduction to Matrioshka DollsMatrioshka dolls (матрёшка or матрешка) are a traditional Russian wooden toy, typically consisting of several hollow dolls of the same design, one nested inside the other. There can be as many as ten or more dolls in a set, usually cylindrical in shape with a flat bottom to stand upright. The most common design is that of a girl dressed in Russian folk attire, called "Matryoshka," and the dolls can also be named after this figure. Product FeaturesMatrioshka dolls have a strong regional style and are a unique, handcrafted Russian craft. They are primarily made from linden wood, so there may be knots in some areas, but these do not detract from their appearance. The dolls can serve as decorative items, as well as containers for jewelry, odds and ends, sweets, etc., and they can also function as gift boxes.Matrioshka dolls make for exquisite gifts imbued with familial affection, a testament to love, and expressions of longing, carrying an exotic flair. History and FolkloreIn Russian, "matrioshka" is said to derive from the name of an ordinary peasant woman. The traditional matrioshka doll resembles a Russian peasant woman, depicted as wearing a flowered headscarf, embroidered clothing, and…