A Unique Nesting Doll - Manly Matryoshka!

Have you ever seen a manly matryoshka like this one? A very obvious man! I mean, he's got his big belly poking out of his shirt, a long mustache, and a balding head! He is a happy and very healthy male. With a wife, a son, and two daughters!

This 5 piece nesting doll (available at The Russian Store) was carved in Russia by hand from Birch wood. A talented Russian artisan then painted the wooden doll with a fun, family-oriented theme. The Father holds a golden fork, with a vareniki (Russian pierogi) on it, as well as an onion. The rest of the family holds food too, so either they are farmers or it's dinner time!

The specs:

Name: Ukrainian Family Nesting Doll
Item #: ND01263A05
Price: $73.99
Size: About 6 1/2" tall
Made in Russia
Signed by artist on bottom of doll

So, what do you think about this masculine matryoshka? Do you have any males in your nesting doll collection?

Russian Doll MATRYOSHKA Make Up

Nifty Nesting Dolls

The matryoshka that holds a beverage: Now that's nifty!


These bottle holders are made just like traditional wooden matryoshka dolls, except for the fact that there is no succession of smaller dolls inside. These matryoshka doll bottle holders are shipped to you empty. It is up to you to put a beverage in there! Wine and Russian vodka are popular, but you could put fancy soda pop in there too!

Currently, the bottle holders that The Russian Store has in stock range from $58.99 to $158.99 in price, due to varying artist's work and also the size. The Russian Store has holders for .25 Liters up to .75 Liters. Another factor in price may be the amount of parts per holder. The one pictured on the left ("Rose Princess Bottle Holder") opens at the middle only. There are holders available that open in two areas, the middle and the top.

The nesting doll bottle opener/magnet: Nifty! Only $6.99 for this cute, colorful, and strong matryoshka magnet/bottle opener!


There is catnip hiding inside this nifty nesting doll. My cat's favorite toy is hiding in the smaller cat...

Nifty Nesting Dolls Playing Cards. 

55 different dolls. English/Russian Language. Great for learning. Great for fun!

Nesting Doll Nail File. Nifty? What do you think? What's your favorite way to make a nesting doll nifty? Let us know in the comment section below!

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Non-Nesting Nesting Dolls (available now!)

If you LOVE nesting dolls, then you should check out some of these matryoshkas that do not nest. A Russian doll toothpick holder will add a small touch of art & craft to any kitchen.

More nesting dolls for the kitchen:

Russian Doll Apron

Nesting Doll Tea Cozy

Matryoshka Magnet / Bottle Opener

With these colorful and fun non-nesting nesting dolls, you are ready to throw a unique Russian dinner party or have some strong Russian tea with your best friend! If you really want to go all-out, be sure to check out Khokhloma, Zhostovo, and Russian tea glass holders in The Russian Store's Dishware section.

What if you could show your love for Russia and nesting dolls by wearing nesting doll jewelry? These matryoshka earrings are one way to have fun with non-nesting Russian dolls. They are very lightweight and colorfully hand-painted. 

More Nesting Dolls to Wear:

Nesting doll Brooch

Nesting Doll Pendant Locket

These are great gift add-ons for anybody! No need to be Russian to enjoy a cute nesting doll pin on your purse, book-bag, or coat. If you really want to make a Russian impression, however, you must get an authentic Russian Shawl!

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Nesting Doll for Spring

A Nesting Doll with Daffodils is the perfect Spring-time decoration and/or gift! 

A Russian artist captured the lovely light-hearted nature of Spring on this 5 piece sky blue and lavender matryoshka, featuring a basket of narcissus (daffodils) mixed with pretty little blue flowers that seem to float out of the basket and all around the doll.

"Sunny, yellow daffodils are a wonderful sign that spring has arrived!" (Old Farmers Almanac)

Daffodils symbolize new beginnings, so besides Spring-time, they are wonderful for new moms (as are all nesting dolls because of their connection with maternity) and are also great for saying "congratulations" on a new venture.

Nesting doll collectors usually have a lot of dolls with painted flowers on them, because this is the most common theme in matryoshka doll art, originating with the traditional red & yellow Red Roses Matryoshka doll.

Visit The Russian Store to pick out a new nesting doll for your collection today!

Matryoshka Coffee Table Book

A book about matryoshkas, the perfect gift for your friend who is obsessed with nesting dolls. This out-of-print book is colorful and informative. "Russian Matryoshka" is a 63 page book, written by Larissa Solovieva and Marina Marder in the 1993. It has become one of the best known books on Russian matryoshka dolls, covering the history of Russian Matryoshka Dolls and how they are manufactured, and it shows various kinds of paintings, and the famous places where they are made such as Sergyiev Posad, Semenov, Polkhovsky, Maiden, and a few others. Any collector of nesting dolls must have this book!

There are other Russian books that may be of interest to you, for instance "The Littlest Matryoshka" comes with a set of Red Roses nesting dolls, available at The Russian Store.

The Russian Store also has a lot of kid's educational books with Russian language. Great for adults learning the Russian language too!

Nesting Dolls from The Russian Store

Looking for a nesting doll? Russian Nesting Dolls by The Russian Store is the perfect place! Over 400 different nesting dolls to choose from... and they are all authentically Russian, but shipped in USA!

Red Roses Nesting Doll from Russia

10 Nesting Dolls that will Make you Smile!

10 Nesting Dolls Made From Unusual Materials was originally posted at The Russian Store, but it is worth sharing again... people love it!

A Lil' Nesting Doll Poem

A Lil' Nesting Doll Poem is an adorable little poem posted at The Russian Store.