The Russian nesting dolls, fondly referred to as "Babushka", have been around for centuries. Originally from Russia, they were initially crafted with the human families in mind hence the name "babushka" which is believed to have been derived from "Matriona" meaning grandmother. This name simply refers to the matriarch of the family. It is no wonder that the original babushka doll featured the woman as the biggest doll with the rest of them being other members of the family from either gender with the smallest one being a baby.
However, with time this has changed. There are many themes that are featured such as celebrities, nature, animals and world-famous personalities among others. In this article we will look at the cat style nesting dolls.
What is a Cat Style Doll?
Well, just as the name indicates, these are babushka dolls that have been created under the animal nesting dolls category and modeled after real cats or cat species. It features cats as the main theme. These cats are of different kinds to represent the diverse cat looks and breeds. The Kittens 5-Piece Russian Nesting Doll, for example gives you five pieces of the babushka dolls.
Origin and Features of the Cat Style Babushka
Like all the others, the cat style nesting doll is made of 5 dolls. The largest doll is 8 inches tall. Originally made by "Konstantinova", a Russian artist, these babushka dolls feature diverse breeds of cats. They are handmade to bring out the authenticity while at the same time maintaining the uniqueness of this piece of art. The materials used in making this collection are lime wood, paint that is water based and lacquer. The lacquer gives the pieces a perfect and smooth finish. They are made with the highest standard to produce dolls that are high quality.
Where are the Cat Styles Available?
Because they are handmade, there are limited quantities of these dolls. To ensure that you get the real nesting dolls, they are usually shipped and imported directly from Russia at very affordable prices.
If you love cats or you know someone who does, this could make a great gift. Be it a child or an adult, any cat enthusiast will definitely treasure it since it is unique. Also, it is possible for you to have your own cat(s) on the nesting dolls. This is done by purchasing a plain set of the nesting doll and painting them accordingly further making customizing it to your preferred taste.
Conclusion
In conclusion, each of the pieces is handmade hence the very limited quantities. However, they are still being made. Although they will never be in very large quantities because of their nature, you can be sure that there will be a constant supply of these dolls though in limited quantities. This means that if you manage to get one, you will be one of the very few people in the world who can boast of having a collection that is not only very rare but also very unique. Also, if you give it to someone as a gift you can be sure that it will be treasured.
Authentic handmade and hand-painted nesting dolls are available on my website at http://www.greatrussiangifts.com
We routinely seek out new inventory and add new and unique nesting dolls.
We routinely seek out new inventory and add new and unique nesting dolls.
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