Life-like blooms, painted in the Zhostovo-style, decorate this popular brooch. Hand painted on a black background in various shades - no two are exactly alike

The beauty of Russian florals is unparalleled. Bread and butter among the brooches, no two exactly alike as artists blend color and composition anew with each creation. Zhostovo school. Painted in St. Petersburg.

Here Zhostovo-style florals adorn a petite cross-shaped brooch. Hand painted on a black background with assorted floral designs - no two are exactly alike. A matching pendant is available, too -- inquire about item #421015-C Bouquet Cross Pendant.

Exquisite pink roses decorate the rich black lacquer background of these earrings. They make a perfect set with our bouquet brooches. Elegant, and enduring. Hand painted in St. Petersburg, Russia.

The beauty of Zhostovo florals deserves to be worn as a hair piece, too! We offer a wide assortment of floral arrangements and colors, no two alike. All barrettes have high quality, French clasps to last a lifetime. Assorted shapes.

The troika, or three-horse sleigh, has always been a popular symbol of Old Russia. Here is it depicted on a barrette.

A single bloom, painted in the Zhostovo-style, adorns this hand-painted pendant. No two are exactly alike. Each pendant is threaded on a 24" silky cord.

A brave mouse joins a quartet of cats just out of the back alley--all dangling in colorful array from a pin. Painted in St. Petersburg, it's a Russian Memories exclusive just for cat lovers!

This festive addition to your holiday wardrobe features Santa (or Father Frost), the Snow Maiden, a child, snowman, and Christmas tree -- all painted on tiny beads that dangle from a 3-inch pin. Wonderful as stocking stuffers or teachers' gifts, too.

Five wise owls make a hoot of a pin. Favored by owl collectors for years, and now popular with subscribers to the Hogwarts mail service. We think Harry Potter would love one

Widely assorted peasant families are depicted with their pets. The hand painted Peasant Family lapel pin is a charming way to fasten a scarf or shawl. Available in a variety of fun designs, any of which is sure to delight you.

A quintet of cats just for you. Painted in St. Petersburg, it's a Russian Memories exclusive for cat lovers.

These alley cats are looking for a cat lover to invite them home. Five different cats are portrayed, each bearing a souvenir from his back street hunting expedition. The largest, a calico, dangles a mouse from his paw. A whimsical gift for your favorite animal lover.

Here's a pack of dogs for canine lovers everywhere. A colorful collie with 3-D ears and muzzle opens up to canines of all colors: a golden Labrador retriever, husky, blue healer, and pug. This variety of breeds makes an excellent dog nesting doll. A great gift for animal lovers, this doll is painted in St. Petersburg, Russia.

This equestrian delight makes a unique gift for the horse or animal lover. Hand painted in St. Petersburg, Russia.

The smallest and most economical of our fine dog nesting dolls features a golden retriever, red dachshund, Schnauzer, spaniel, and Eskimo-dog puppy. A great gift for animal lovers, painted in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Look out, cat lovers, we have the ideal nesting doll for you! Five delightful cats, beginning with a grey and white cat complete with three-dimensional details, then orange and white, tabby, Burmese, and finally a pure white kitten. Painted in St. Petersburg.

Five adorable koalas munch on eucalyptus leaves. Need an Australian gift? Look no further. Hand painted in St. Petersburg, Russia.

This little nesting doll is cute as a bug--a Lady Bug to be exact. She comes as 4 little nesting lady bugs full of good luck and bright cheer. This good luck gift is perfect for a whimsical moment, and will be treasured by the Lady Bug collector. Fun for kids, too (3 years or older--choking hazard!). Hand painted in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Five miniature mischievous monkeys nest together in this whimsical matryoshka doll. You won't believe the detail on this tiny doll!

Five adorable pandas nest together in this miniature nesting doll.

A set of five diminuitive penguins nest together. The biggest one is just 1" high! A great gift for animal lovers.

Take it from these sweet little felines - a good life is devoid of seeing, hearing, and speaking evil. An inexpensive gift with loads of charm, perfect for your favorite kind-hearted animal lover. Hand painted in St. Petersburg, Russia.

One of our favorite animals, the emperor penguin, wants you to hear no evil, speak no evil, see no evil. An adorable reminder that clean living is the best kind. Hand painted in St. Petersburg.

Three cats of unique color stack together to make the purrfect nesting doll gift or stocking stuffer for a little nesting doll collector. These adorable animals look so real!

Five panda bears nest together in this likeable matryoshka. But a true panda lover will find the sixth baby panda! The nesting doll is painted at GoldenCockerel's studio in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Four very brightly colored frogs--painted as they are actually found in nature--nest together, one inside the other. At the very center of the bunch you'll be delighted to find what else but a fly! This charming variation on the classic Russian nesting doll makes a fine gift for animal lovers, children of all ages, and anyone with a bit of whimsy at heart.

Looking for some great bird gifts? Amazing birds of prey decorate this unique nesting doll. On the outer doll is the Bald Eagle, America's symbol of freedom. Next depicted are the Golden Eagle, Red-Tailed Hawk, Peregrine Falcon and an American Kestrel. These amazing animals were hand painted in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Within this wooden doll you will find a lion, king of the cats, followed by a striking tiger, leopard, cheetah, and finally a black panther. The artwork is stunning. A great gift for animal lovers. Hand painted in St. Petersbrug, Russia.

Hand painted with bold bright colors are Joseph, Mary, a wiseman, a shepherd, and Baby Jesus. Kids love this matryoshka as they re-create the nativity for themselves all season! They especially delight in finding the wee little baby as the smallest piece in the set. And not just children love this item--it's a great find for nativity set collectors. Plus it makes an excellent, inexpensive seasonal gift.

Ballerina dressed in her ballet costume, with porcelain head and hand painted face - she's certain to bring cheer all year long. This Christmas ornament is approximately 4-inches tall.

This wonder of a doll features carved accents - a uniquely detailed set of 7 rosy-cheeked Santas. Santa's cheerful red suit is carved to resemble lushly quilted fabric, and has golden embellishments painted on. His snowy white beard is perfectly chiseled - the craftsmanship in this doll will delight you! Hand painted at the Golden Cockerel art studio in St. Petersburg, Russia. “One soldier does not make the whole regiment.” –Russian Proverb

Scrooge, Marley’s ghost, and the three Spirits of Christmas come to life on this most original nesting doll. "A Christmas Carol", one of the most compelling stories of all time unfolds as one opens up the dolls: the transformation of Scrooge from miser to good man happens all in one night! The joy and mirth of the holiday is found at the Bob Cratchet house, where Scrooge delivers a prize turkey, and Tiny Tim experiences a Christmas miracle. Relive the miracle yourself with this inspired doll—signed and numbered in a special limited edition of 2500 sets! Hand painted at the Golden Cockerel art studio in St. Petersburg, Russia. “Better your own crust than your neighbor’s pie.” –Russian Proverb

All the way from the North Scratching Pole come our Christmas Cats nesting dolls. All good cat lovers will want to include this on their holiday wish lists! Hand painted at our workshop in St. Petersburg, this is a Golden Cockerel exclusive! “It’s a stupid mouse that only knows one hole.” –Russian Proverb

A delightful stocking stuffer, this Christmas Doll offers Father Frost (called Santa in the West) in a red suit, the Snow Maiden, a penguin, a snowman, and a Christmas tree at just the right price. “Every one loves the tree that shelters him.” –Russian Proverb

An entirely new idea from Golden Cockerel: spinning tops that nest! Each of the three pieces in this set actually spin! A rare find for the collector of spinning tops, nesting dolls, Father Frosts, and Santas, not to mention lovers of the amusing. Hand painted in St. Petersburg, they’re a Golden Cockerel exclusive!

The perfect stocking stuffer for Santa collectors, this 5 piece doll features an assortment of St. Nicks all nested together. One holds a candy cane, one a Christmas ornament, one a whole bag full of toys. Hand painted at the Golden Cockerel art studio in St. Petersburg, Russia. “Make peace with men and make war with your sins.” –Russian Proverb

Frosty and friends come to life in this adorable favorite. His jaunty hat and carrot nose are rendered in a 3-dimensional style that makes him uniquely collectible. A Golden Cockerel exclusive painted in St. Petersburg. “He who fears sparrows never plants grain.” –Russian Proverb

This larger version of our ever-so-popular Baby Jesus Doll features Joseph, Mary, three wise men, a shepherd, and little baby Jesus. All outlines are woodburned into the doll, and being not lacquered (as is typical of woodburned dolls), this nativity doll has a fresh, natural feel that may help it fit in to your decorative scheme.

The Christmas story is told as the Manger Scene Nesting Doll is opened. The arrival into Bethlehem leads way to the laying of Baby Jesus in the humble manger, attended by angels. Placed on the mantel, you have your Christmas nativity set, including the manger bearing Baby Jesus (the smallest doll), which serves as the focal point. Surrounding the manger you have Joseph, Mary, wise men, shepherds, and two angels.

When Tchaikovsky composed the Nutcracker Suite, he made this German tale intrinsically Russian. Opening the doll with Clara upon it will reveal a working miniature Nutcracker Prince inside. Amazing craftsmanship! Made in St. Petersburg! "If you don’t crack the shell, you can’t eat the nut.” - Russian Proverb

Inside this miniature snowman nesting doll is a tiny working nutcracker of Father Frost. One of the smallest working nutcrackers in the world! Made in St. Petersburg!

When unnested, this doll becomes your Christmas nativity set: the manger scene, the shepherds, the wisemen, an angel, a camel. Certainly a season favorite! Painted in St. Petersburg.

Christmas nativity scenes and nativity sets have become an essential part of the Christmas celebration all around the world. Russian artist Natalia Serova offers her own Nativity Set to the world by way of her stunning Nativity nesting doll. Quite a remarkable blend of woodburning, painting, and metallic foils makes this doll a true work of art. The artist has an exact, inimitable hand. A doll that will help you celebrate Christmas year-round, it unfolds to tell a miraculous story: the nativity in the manger unfolds to startled shepherds, wisemen on a journey, Joseph leading Mary on a donkey into Bethlehem, the annunciation, a lamb, and a dove. This will be your most prized Christmas decoration, the centerpiece of your holiday mantle.

The exceptionally tall, lithe form of this magical doll is only the first thing that catches one's eye; the period artwork and glittery texture elevate it head and shoulders above most five-piece nesters. Made in St. Petersburg, home to Tchaikovsky, composer of the Nutcracker Suite, this unusual doll captures the flavor of a 19th Century Russian performance of The Nutcracker Ballet. We see Clara and her nutcracker gift, and share in the romance of the moment as the prince appears as her defender and suitor. The rare shape and artistry make this one of the most collectible nutcracker-themed dolls we have seen. Impressive! “Great is Holy Russia, but the sun shines elsewhere too.” –Russian Proverb

Just as in America and Germany, Russia cherishes the Nutcracker Ballet. Clara's beloved Nutcracker Prince bravely stands guard over this festive nesting doll, based on the Tchaikovsky ballet and Hoffman's fairy tale. The outermost doll features the Nutcracker himself, followed by a scene showing Clara cherishing her beloved new toy. Herr Drosselmeier is shown next, and then we see Clara and her Prince come to life! The Mouse King makes his appearance on the smallest doll. Colorful and fun, this nesting doll is sure to be a holiday favorite! “They are teeth, even though they eat nothing but pudding.” –Russian Proverb

Inspired by Tchaikovski's ballet (Hoffman's story), this charming nutcracker prince ornament is made of wood and hand painted in our studio in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Here are five depictions of nutcrackers, varying in size and style. This nutcracker nesting doll ties in with Tchaikovsky's ballet, Hoffman's story, and would make a nice nutcracker gift, Germanic gift, or Russian gift for the nutcracker collector, matryoshka collector, or perhaps the right gift for boys. “It is a waste of time to steal from a thief.” –Russian Proverb

This colorful nesting set evokes a taste of old world charm and the spirit of Christmases past in its portrayal of Santa (or Father Frost, if you prefer), the Snow Maiden, and happy children enjoying all that's good about the holiday season and winter time. A Golden Cockerel exclusive painted in St. Petersburg. “There is a cover for every pot.” –Russian Proverb

Decked out in top hats and bearing symbols of holiday cheer, our snowman Christmas ornaments are so cute you'll want several to hang on your tree or tie on holiday gifts. Snow man wooden ornaments are 3-inches high and come with gold cord for hanging.

In response to all your requests to create a nesting doll especially for little boys - here is a set of 5 Soldiers in the Royal Army Band. They're ready to march into some lucky fella's stocking on Christmas morn. Painted in St. Petersburg, a Golden Cockerel exclusive. “It’s a poor soldier that doesn’t dream himself a general.” -Russian Proverb

Widely assorted (no 2 alike).

This Christmas ornament is a wooden spinning top handpainted in traditional Russian folk art manner. Assorted colors.

This woodburned Santa, made in our workshop in St. Petersburg, has a gift for everyone in his bag. A classic Russian Christmas doll at an excellent value for the size and quality of workmanship. “Too much butter never spoiled the broth.” –Russian Proverb

Famous tableware from Khokhloma (pronounced HOK-la-ma), Russia, the Table Spoon can serve as a purely decorative item or a useful, and beautiful, piece of tableware.

Inspired by centuries-old Russian churches, this unique treasure is designed and crafted by a Russian artist in Sergiev Posad. The linden wood spires feature golden onion domes and brass crosses. Panels open to reveal a beautiful icon in gold tone frame. The handpainted inscription reads "Believe in one God the Father..."

Matryoshka’s magic is hidden within her, in her ability to open up to yet another and another smiling face, doll after doll. It is common that she have 5, 7, or even 10 dolls nested together. But to have TWENTY! To open her up is an experience in itself, starting with a large 10” doll and going down to an unbelievable fraction of an inch. Incredible! Artist Olga Burova can’t help but smile at the completion of such a rare set of dolls. Proud mother of this matryoshka, she wishes it well and bids it find a happy home at the end of its long journey.

The miniature nesting doll comes in an assortment of beautiful colors. Small and sweet, it's a unique gift for big and little girls alike!

The work of various artists is featured in our stock of this nice 7 piece doll. No two sets are alike, but each displays meticulous detailing down to the last doll. Hand painted in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Yes, there are actually 10 pieces in this little but beautiful doll. Also available in red. Hand painted in St. Petersburg, Russia.

The Zhostovo school of painting can be applied to more than trays and jewelry: here our artists have created the lovely Bouquet Doll. The roses are painted with such a talented brush, one can nearly delight in their exquisite fragrance. Excellent quality for a little doll. Impressive gold scroll work. One nice feature: each of the five dolls in the set is a unique color. You will be impressed! Painted in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Five peice gorgeous floral nesting doll. Perfect gift for a special woman in your life>

Mega Gzhel Art Doll 40 pc. /20" As beautiful as the porcelains after which her decoration is patterned, this Mega Gzhel doll is a 40-piece showcase of the matryoshka artisan's talent. From largest to smallest, each piece is lavishly decorated in a blue floral pattern.

The name of this nesting doll tells it all! As if found in the pages of a Pushkin poem, this fair maid wears a gold kokoshnik on her head, and a joy-red shawl of the finest thread. A classic beauty! You will be impressed with the immaculate quality of this item.

A Traditional Folk Toy with Great Old World Charm The small village of Bogorodskoye has long been the most celebrated center of wood carving in Russia. Villagers have been selling wooden toys to pilgrims trekking to the nearby Holy Trinity Monastery for hundreds of years. Clever toys depicting animals in humorous activities have been age-old favorites. The toys have moveable parts, so the animals come to life upon command. Hold the toy by its handle and move it in a circle so that the pendulum swings and you can make a bear play the piano, a mouse knit, or chickens peck.

A Traditional Folk Toy with Great Old World Charm The small village of Bogorodskoye has long been the most celebrated center of wood carving in Russia. Villagers have been selling wooden toys to pilgrims trekking to the nearby Holy Trinity Monastery for hundreds of years. Clever toys depicting animals in humorous activities have been age-old favorites. The toys have moveable parts, so the animals come to life upon command. Hold the toy by its handle and move it in a circle so that the pendulum swings and you can make a bear play the piano, a mouse knit, or chickens peck. Info card included.

This is an absolute one-of-a-kind carving direct from Russia. Not a knock-off product

"Babooshka and Friend" is a genuine, all natural, one-of-a-kind Russian handcarved statue and is not a knockoff product.

"Brother Bears" is a genuine, one-of-a-kind all natural wooden handcarved Russian statue and not a knockoff.

"Home From Market" is a genuine, one-of-a-kind, all natural wooden Russian handcarved statue and not a knockoff product

"Honey Bear" is a genuine, one-of-a-kind all natural handcarved wooden Russia statue and not a knockoff product.

"Saturday Bath" is a genuine, all natural handcarved wooden Russian statue and not a knockoff product.

"Spring Cleaning" is an absolute one-of-a-kind genuine Russian handcarving, not a knockoff product.

"Story Teller" is a genuine one-of-a-kind, handcarved wooden Russian statue and not a knockoff product

"The Comedian" is a one-of-a-kind, all natural wooden handcarved Russian statue and not a knockoff product

"The Musician" is a genuine, one-of-a-kind handcarved natural wooden Russian statue and is not a knockoff.

"The Traveller" is a genuine, one-of-a-kind, all natural wooden handcarved Russian statue and is not a knockoff product.

"The Villager is an all-natural wood, handcarved one-of-a-kind Russian original, not a knockoff product.

Lacquerware first entered Russia in the 18th century, where it developed its own distinctive style. Starting with papier-mache, a smoother and more stable material than wood, crafts workers assemble the box and apply the red and black lacquer base coats. Next, lacquer artists direct their years of skill and ample patience to the many small and intricate sections of the drawings. This often requires a strong magnifying glass and brushes as fine as a single hair. When finished, the work of art is ready for generations of enjoyment! Measures 2"x3"x1"

Lacquerware first entered Russia in the 18th century, where it developed its own distinctive style. Starting with papier-mache, a smoother and more stable material than wood, crafts workers assemble the box and apply the red and black lacquer base coats. Next, lacquer artists direct their years of skill and ample patience to the many small and intricate sections of the drawings. This often requires a strong magnifying glass and brushes as fine as a single hair. When finished, the work of art is ready for generations of enjoyment! Measures 2"x3"x1"

St. Basil's Cathedral in Moscow ranks as one of the grandest of all churches; now you can have a desktop version! Direct from artisans working in the shadow of this monumental wonder, this detailed rendition is enhanced by the storage area inside.

Carefully crafted in St. Petersburg, Russia, this music box really is as good as it sounds. Beautifully painted with eye-popping colors, the cupolas will dazzle you as they spin to the romantic tune of Dr. Zhivago’s Lara’s Theme. This is a beautiful miniature rendition of Saint Basil’s Cathedral, which was built by Czar Ivan (the terrible) during 1554–1560. It’s colorfully painted onion-shaped domes are a stunning example of Russia’s unique Renaissance architecture. The music box is carefully detailed and intricately painted, and then a glossy lacquer finish is added to enhance the appearance. One of the most magnificent cathedrals in the world, St. Basil's stands on Moscow’s Red Square, centerpiece of the Russian Empire. Infamous Czar Ivan the Terrible commissioned the cathedral in 1552 to commemorate his military victory over the Mongols. Eight chapels, each featuring a unique onion dome, surround the central tower, representing eight advances in Ivan’s campaign and symbolizing the towers of the New Jerusalem (Moscow). According to legend or myth, Ivan asked the trembling architects if they could surpass this cathedral with one more magnificent. When they replied that they could, Ivan had them blinded so that a structure more beautiful would never grace planet Earth.

The miniature nesting doll comes in an assortment of beautiful colors. Small and sweet, it's a unique gift for big and little girls alike!

An amazing number of dolls lies in wait within these miniature dolls. It seems to go on and on.

This tiny baby of a doll comes in assorted colors, and features the traditional matryoshka girl in flowered garb. You may indicate color preference(s) or let us choose for you!
Currently available in white, red, burgundy, pink, blue, and purple

This tiny treat will appeal to cat lovers and miniature collectors alike. Five different breeds are portrayed these petite dolls.

One of our favorites, this doll features a miniature Father Frost (called Santa in the West) that opens up to the Snow Maiden, snow men, and typically a tiny Christmas tree as the centerpiece. Designs vary on the inner dolls, but all are delightful.

Ten tiny Santas nest within each other in this cheery holiday set of dolls. Just the right size for stuffing in a youngster's stocking!

Five miniature mischievous monkeys nest together in this whimsical matryoshka doll. You won't believe the detail on this tiny doll!

Five adorable pandas nest together in this miniature nesting doll.

Over a dozen snowpeople all fit inside the outer snowman, who comes complete with hat, gloves, and broom. A seemingly never-ending series of dolls are inside, the smallest the size of a pin head.

A set of five diminuitive penguins nest together. The biggest one is just 1" high! A great gift for animal lovers.

Our salute to Germany, the nutcracker’s birthplace. A Germanic theme works great on this miniature nutcracker that gets housed in an Alpine doll. One of the smallest working nutcrackers in the world

This miniature doll depicts a cityscape at night and nests the world’s smallest working chimney sweep nutcracker. A neat gift that’s sure to wow. Hand painted in Russia.

Inside this miniature nesting doll is a tiny working nutcracker of Catherine the Great, Czarina of Russia. Made in St. Petersburg!

Inside this miniature nesting doll is a tiny working nutcracker of Peter the Great, Czar of Russia. Made in St. Petersburg!

When Tchaikovsky composed the Nutcracker Suite, he made this German tale intrinsically Russian. Opening the doll with Clara upon it will reveal a working miniature Nutcracker Prince inside. Amazing craftsmanship! Made in St. Petersburg! "If you don’t crack the shell, you can’t eat the nut.” - Russian Proverb

This tiny whimsical nesting doll, just over an inch tall, is decorated with a fairy tale castle and tiny cat looking wistfully toward the gate. Open the doll and find a real working miniature nutcracker, shaped just like Puss-n-Boots! Cat lovers will be enchanted by the detail of this unique collectible.

Inside this miniature snowman nesting doll is a tiny working nutcracker of Father Frost. One of the smallest working nutcrackers in the world! Made in St. Petersburg!

Inside this miniature nesting doll is a tiny working nutcracker of Tchaikovski. Made in St. Petersburg!

Very delicate in appearance, wearing a perfect soft white outfit, our Ballerina is 6" tall. She'll look wonderful decorating any part of your home, any season!

Our Porcelain Ballerina is adorned in her handmade native folk costume. She make a great decoration for holidays or any time!

Our Porcelain Ballerina is adorned in her handmade native folk costume. She make a great decoration for holidays or any time!

Harlequin, 4", pendant doll for christmas tree, holiday decoration or to light up any room. Hand made native costume

Harlequin, 4.5", pendant doll. Native costume and porcelain, hand made.

Harlequin, 4.5", pendant doll. Native costume and porcelain, hand made.

Harlequin, 5.5", pendant doll for Christmas tree or holiday decorations. Native costume and porcelain, hand made

Harlequin, 6", pendant doll. Native costume and porcelain, hand made.

Harlequin, 6", pendant doll. Native costume and porcelain, hand made.

Harlequin, 5.5", pendant doll for Christmas tree, holiday decorations or to light up any room. Native handmade costume.

Harlequin, 4", pendant doll for christmas tree, holiday decoration or to light up any room. Hand made native costume.

Ballerina, 6" blue, pendant doll for christmas tree, holiday decoration or to light up any room. She is dressed in a hand made native costume.

Our Porcelain Ballerina is just 6" and adorned in her handmade native folk costume. She make a great decoration for holidays or any time!

Harlequin, 6", white, vimous and gold, pendant doll for Christmas tree or holiday decorations. Native costume and porcelain, hand made.

Our Porcelain Ballerina is adorned in her handmade native folk costume. She make a great decoration for holidays or any time!

Hand painted with bold bright colors are Joseph, Mary, a wiseman, a shepherd, and Baby Jesus. Kids love this matryoshka as they re-create the nativity for themselves all season! They especially delight in finding the wee little baby as the smallest piece in the set. And not just children love this item--it's a great find for nativity set collectors. Plus it makes an excellent, inexpensive seasonal gift.

This larger version of our ever-so-popular Baby Jesus Doll features Joseph, Mary, three wise men, a shepherd, and little baby Jesus. All outlines are woodburned into the doll, and being not lacquered (as is typical of woodburned dolls), this nativity doll has a fresh, natural feel that may help it fit in to your decorative scheme.

The first (outer) doll features the icon of the Mother with Child known as the Vladimir Mother of God. The inner dolls feature Christ, St. Nicholas (patron saint of Russia), Apostles Peter and Paul, and Archangels Michael and Gabriel.

The Christmas story is told as the Manger Scene Nesting Doll is opened. The arrival into Bethlehem leads way to the laying of Baby Jesus in the humble manger, attended by angels. Placed on the mantel, you have your Christmas nativity set, including the manger bearing Baby Jesus (the smallest doll), which serves as the focal point. Surrounding the manger you have Joseph, Mary, wise men, shepherds, and two angels.

When unnested, this doll becomes your Christmas nativity set: the manger scene, the shepherds, the wisemen, an angel, a camel. Certainly a season favorite! Painted in St. Petersburg.

Christmas nativity scenes and nativity sets have become an essential part of the Christmas celebration all around the world. Russian artist Natalia Serova offers her own Nativity Set to the world by way of her stunning Nativity nesting doll. Quite a remarkable blend of woodburning, painting, and metallic foils makes this doll a true work of art. The artist has an exact, inimitable hand. A doll that will help you celebrate Christmas year-round, it unfolds to tell a miraculous story: the nativity in the manger unfolds to startled shepherds, wisemen on a journey, Joseph leading Mary on a donkey into Bethlehem, the annunciation, a lamb, and a dove. This will be your most prized Christmas decoration, the centerpiece of your holiday mantle.

Each doll in this set is crowded with a boat full of creatures, great and small. Noah and wife recover the dove with olive branch, and hope is renewed. A rainbow crosses the top of every piece. This favorite Old Testament story appeals to many crowds and is one of our best Judaica items.

Our wooden thimbles, standing around 1.2" tall, are available in a wide variety of styles and colors. These peasant ladies, painted in the Moscow region, are pleasing to the eye and pocketbook. Color, size, and style vary.

We offer an assortment of 5 different cats, handpainted in miniature on wooden thimbles. Cat lovers will adore these whimsical collectibles!

Widely assorted (no 2 alike).

This doll might well be called the “Engagement Doll.” It offers a unique way to present a small gift, such as a diamond ring or one of our beautiful Faberge egg pendants. The innermost doll opens to reveal the perfect place for a tiny treasure. She will be surprised and pleased.

A great example of a traditional Russian matryoshka doll - a classic, beautifully simple look. This set of six dolls progresses from a shy bud of a child to wise, wide-eyed adult. The nesting doll collector will be glad to find this rare doll - one of the very few we offer that is hand painted in Russia. A true area doll, it is not signed by the artist, but considered the product of the workshop as a whole.

The Polkhovski Maidan matryoshka is clearly related in style to her Semenov sister. The Maidan rose she carries is tied to local legend. As the story goes, Alenka, an inspired young lady from Maidan, led an uprising against the czar, was burned mercilessly at the stake, and buried near her home. The Maidan rose is said to have grown upon her grave, and thus found its way into the motifs of the village’s work, a symbol of Maidan’s independent spirit.

Available in assorted bright colors, the Polkhovski Maidan matryoshka is clearly related in style to her Semenov sister. The Maidan rose she carries is tied to local legend. As the story goes, Alenka, an inspired young lady from Maidan, led an uprising against the czar, was burned mercilessly at the stake, and buried near her home. The Maidan rose is said to have grown upon her grave, and thus found its way into the motifs of the village’s work, a symbol of Maidan’s independent spirit.

Temporarily out of stock.

We have first quality Semenov Dolls in stock in this size. This BIG doll has a wide girth and a long history, being hand painted at the historic Semenov toy workshop. Such large Semenov dolls are hard to come by. This doll has presence and would make a great show piece for any collection.

Traditional Semenov dolls are a study in graphic simplicity, a folk style that has endured over the decades. Offered here in 5-piece version, it's the perfect doll with which to introduce a favorite youngster to the joys of matryoshka collecting!

Traditional Semenov dolls are a study in graphic simplicity, a folk style that has endured over the decades. Available here in a 6 piece version; a good piece with which to introduce a favorite youngster to the joys of matryoshka collecting!

The classic Semenov style matryoshka is offered here in a 9-piece set. Her bright primary yellow and red coloring will brighten up your matryoshka collection.

A great value! This mini Semenov doll is the perfect stocking stuffer or party favor, and cute to boot. Hand painted in Russia.

his classic collection of three “area” dolls offers a survey of Russian nesting doll history and tradition. The set consists of 3 5-piece dolls representative of 3 prominent centers of Russian toy making: Semenov, Polkhovski Maidan, and Zagorsk. We include an informative brochure that highlights the history of each doll. Together they form the perfect cornerstone upon which to build a great nesting doll collection. (Display stand not included)

The "big sister" from Zagorsk, five inches tall and just as brightly colored, this doll has an appeal all her own. Hand painted, they come in a wide variety of colors and motifs.

This beautiful Alpine gift features stunning representations of Bavaria's finest abodes: Newschwannstein, Linderhof, and Herrenchiemsee. King Ludwig, who enjoyed these palaces, is pictured on the fourth doll, and his emblematic swan is found on the smallest. Hard to believe it's all hand painted--wow! An excellent Germanic collectible and surprise find out of Russia.

Hold onto your hats, nautical fans and lovers of pharology (the study of lighthouses)—do we ever have a doll for you! This brand new 11” nesting doll set is carved to look just like a lighthouse and features the lights of West Quoddy Head, ME; Tybee Island, GA; Cape Canaveral, FL; and Ocracoke, NC. A truly unique gift!

Russian, Native American Indian, Mexican, African, and Japanese: children of the world unite on this educational matryoshka. It is a small world, after all.

This version of the Magic Nesting Doll is gilt in gold foil and finely detailed, making it a deluxe version of our standard Magic Nesting Doll. This doll is sold by itself, not in combination with the book. About the book: This charming fairy tale casts Sleeping Beauty in reverse: the girl saves the guy, but only with the help of a matryoshka that hides a bear, wolf, and fire bird within. Exquisite illustrations with a Russian flavor make this one popular with adults as well as pre-teens. The companion doll facilitates fabulous reenactments.

Artist Natalia Serova utilizes a broad spectrum of production techniques to create museum quality dolls. Woodburning, metallic foils, and stunning brush work help her recreate the ancient cathedrals in Moscow and surrounding cities—Russia’s “Golden Ring." Each doll in the set is devoted to another city in the ring and features the cathedrals of that city. Take the tour as you open the doll up, city by city: Moscow, Sergiev Posad, Vladimir, Suzdal, Rostov, Murom, Uglitch, and others Golden Ring interpretive card included.

Shimmering glitter and pastel floral highlights adorn this doll which features woodburned scenes on the front of each piece. Makes an elegant and beautiful gift.

Here are five depictions of nutcrackers, varying in size and style. This nutcracker nesting doll ties in with Tchaikovsky's ballet, Hoffman's story, and would make a nice nutcracker gift, Germanic gift, or Russian gift for the nutcracker collector, matryoshka collector, or perhaps the right gift for boys. “It is a waste of time to steal from a thief.” –Russian Proverb

The most recognized image of Russia, and one of the most magnificent cathedrals in the world, is celebrated on this nesting doll by Russian artist Vasiliy Romanov. The cathedral was commissioned by the infamous Tsar Ivan the Terrible (pictured on doll #5) in 1552 to commemorate his military victory over the Mongols of Kazan and Astrakhan. Eight chapels, each featuring a unique onion dome, surround the central tower, representing eight advances in Ivan's campaign and symbolizing the towers of the New Jerusalem (Moscow). The breathtaking size and beauty of the cathedral are captured here by the veteran artist as he paints a panorama of this centerpiece on Red Square on dolls #1 & #2. Close-ups of the belltower (doll #3) and the Cathedral Porch (doll #4) are followed by the two masterful architects, Barma and Postnik. According to legend or myth, Ivan asked the trembling architects if they could surpass this cathedral with one more magnificent. When they replied that they could, Ivan had them blinded so that a structure more beautiful would never grace the Earth. Nesting doll collectors would not dare have us ask a similar question of Mr. Romanov, whose dolls exhibit a highly trained and talented brush and an attention to detail rarely found in this age and time. Signed and dated by the artist.

Just like the doll Katya's grandmother gives her in the book, "The Magic Nesting Doll." Open this set and let its charms work for you! This charming fairy tale casts Sleeping Beauty in reverse: the girl saves the guy, but only with the help of a matryoshka that hides a bear, wolf, and fire bird within. Exquisite illustrations with a Russian flavor make this one popular with adults as well as pre-teens. The companion doll facilitates fabulous reenactments.

One of America's favorite Christmas stories now comes illustrated on a collectible nestible! Six Santa dolls feature scenes from Chris Van Allsburg's wonderful children's book, "The Polar Express." The smallest piece is the jingle bell that figures so largely into the story and reminds us all that the spirit of Santa lives on. Lovers of the book will find this doll hard to pass up.

The Russian troika, or three-horse sleigh, has evolved as a symbol of Russian folk culture, and adds yet one more dimension of Russian flavor to this piece. A gorgeous addition to your collection any day of the year.

St. Petersburg’s transformation from barren marshland into a center of Russian political, academic and cultural life began on May 27, 1703, when Czar Peter I founded the city as a grand capital for his expanding empire. Golden Cockerel honors this magnificent city with our “White Nights of St. Petersburg” matryoshka. Landmarks of this “Venice of the North” -- The Church of Our Saviour on the Spilled Blood, St. Isaac's Cathedral, The Stock Exchange and Rostral Columns, The Admiralty, and The Peter and Paul Cathedral/Fortress – decorate this specially created nesting doll. But you don’t have to travel to Pitr for a souvenir of this famed city -- Order your very own “White Nights…” nesting doll!

White paint and gold foil embellishments create a stunning contrast against the dark-stained background of this woodburned doll. Simplicity and elegance combined!