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Dating from the original set created in 1890 by Vasily Zvyozdochkin and Sergey Malyutin, nesting dolls have become iconic to Russia. The concept is thought to have derived from the earlier work of Japanese artisans making kokeshi dolls which hid one doll within another ... although the origins remain disputed. We stock a huge range of matryoshka dolls at our online and physical stores and ship all over Australia.
Babushka doll? Or Matryoshka doll?
The answer is most certainly matryoshka. The word and that spelling can mean "little matron and is used to refer to nesting dolls (matreshki) in Russia. In the early 20th century, Matriyosha and Matryona popular girl names in Russian derived from the Latin "mater" for "mother". Babushka is the Russian word for "grandmother," so its use to describe nesting dolls is common, but not entirely accurate.
All the nesting dolls below are available in our online store
Geppetto's Workshop goes to great length to understand and be sure of our sourcing origins for our matryoshka. The timber is lime, linden, birch or alder. Each piece of each doll is hand turned on a lathe and fitted uniquely to its matching half and the dolls within starting with the smallest first. No set is identical. Most are painted by ladies who work as their mothers did ... during school hours and often together in social settings.
A classic Russian gift, a matryoshka is a gesture of "good health to you" by representing generations of ladies and their children ... all looking healthy and portly. Browse our range now!
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Kirov - Red Scarf with Purple Dress / 5 pc set / Approx 9 cm
Geppettos Workshop$39.95This is Kirov, not the oldest, but the most popular and timeless matryoshka design. All our matryoshka are made in Russia. We take great care to en...
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Kirov - Red Scarf with Purple Dress / 6 pc set / Approx 11 cm
Geppettos Workshop$49.95This is Kirov, not the oldest, but the most popular and timeless matryoshka design. All our matryoshka are made in Russia. We take great care to en...
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Kirov - Red Scarf with Purple Dress / 7 pc set / Approx 14 cm
Geppettos Workshop$79.95This is Kirov, not the oldest, but the most popular and timeless matryoshka design. All our matryoshka are made in Russia. We take great care to en...
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Kirov - Red Scarf with Yellow Dress / 10 pc set / Approx 24 cm
Geppettos Workshop$279.95This is Kirov, not the oldest, but the most popular and timeless matryoshka design. This 10 piece doll set is a masterpiece of wood turning and acc...
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Kirov - Red Scarf with Yellow Dress / 5 pc set / Approx 9 cm
Geppettos Workshop$39.95This is Kirov, not the oldest, but the most popular and timeless matryoshka design. All our matryoshka are made in Russia. We take great care to en...
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Kirov - Red Scarf with Yellow Dress / 6 pc set / Approx 11 cm
Geppettos Workshop$49.95This is Kirov, not the oldest, but the most popular and timeless matryoshka design. All our matryoshka are made in Russia. We take great care to en...
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Kirov - Red Scarf with Yellow Dress / 7 pc set / Approx 14 cm
Geppettos Workshop$79.95This is Kirov, not the oldest, but the most popular and timeless matryoshka design. All our matryoshka are made in Russia. We take great care to en...
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Kirov - White Scarf with Purple Dress / 5 pc set / Approx 9 cm
Geppettos Workshop$39.95This is Kirov, not the oldest, but the most popular and timeless matryoshka design. All our matryoshka are made in Russia. We take great care to en...
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Kirov - White Scarf with Purple Dress / 6 pc set / Approx 11 cm
Geppettos Workshop$49.95This is Kirov, not the oldest, but the most popular and timeless matryoshka design. All our matryoshka are made in Russia. We take great care to en...
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Kirov - White Scarf with Purple Dress / 7 pc set / Approx 14 cm
Geppettos Workshop$79.95This is Kirov, not the oldest, but the most popular and timeless matryoshka design. All our matryoshka are made in Russia. We take great care to en...
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Kirov - White Scarf with Red Dress / 5 pc set / Approx 9 cm
Geppettos Workshop$39.95This is Kirov, not the oldest, but the most popular and timeless matryoshka design. All our matryoshka are made in Russia. We take great care to en...
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Kirov - White Scarf with Red Dress / 6 pc set / Approx 11 cm
Geppettos Workshop$49.95This is Kirov, not the oldest, but the most popular and timeless matryoshka design. All our matryoshka are made in Russia. We take great care to en...
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Kirov - White Scarf with Red Dress / 7 pc set / Approx 14 cm
Geppettos Workshop$79.95This is Kirov, not the oldest, but the most popular and timeless matryoshka design. All our matryoshka are made in Russia. We take great care to en...
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Kirov - Yellow Scarf with Red Dress / 5 pc set / Approx 9 cm
Geppettos Workshop$39.95This is Kirov, not the oldest, but the most popular and timeless matryoshka design. All our matryoshka are made in Russia. We take great care to en...
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Kirov - Yellow Scarf with Red Dress / 6 pc set / Approx 11 cm
Geppettos Workshop$49.95This is Kirov, not the oldest, but the most popular and timeless matryoshka design. All our matryoshka are made in Russia. We take great care to en...
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Kirov - Yellow Scarf with Red Dress / 7 pc set / Approx 14 cm
Geppettos Workshop$79.95This is Kirov, not the oldest, but the most popular and timeless matryoshka design. All our matryoshka are made in Russia. We take great care to en...
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Maryoshka Wooden Whistle / 7 cm
Geppettos Workshop$14.95These are small toy whistles made in Russia! Hand crafted by the same people who make our matryoshka, these whistles are a novelty item and typical...
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Matryoshka - Micro / 10 pc set / Approx 6 cm / Aqua / Ltd 144971
Geppettos Workshop$71.95Matryoshka are a traditional Russian toy and gift with over 220 years of history. Our dolls are all genuine and hand made in Russia. These little s...
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Matryoshka - Micro / 10 pc set / Approx 6 cm / Blue / Ltd 144967
Geppettos Workshop$71.95Matryoshka are a traditional Russian toy and gift with over 220 years of history. Our dolls are all genuine and hand made in Russia. These little s...
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Matryoshka - Micro / 10 pc set / Approx 6 cm / Blue / Ltd 144969
Geppettos Workshop$71.95Matryoshka are a traditional Russian toy and gift with over 220 years of history. Our dolls are all genuine and hand made in Russia. These little s...
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Matryoshka - Micro / 10 pc set / Approx 6 cm / Green / Ltd 144966
Geppettos Workshop$71.95Matryoshka are a traditional Russian toy and gift with over 220 years of history. Our dolls are all genuine and hand made in Russia. These little s...
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Matryoshka - Micro / 10 pc set / Approx 6 cm / Pink / Ltd 144964
Geppettos Workshop$71.95Matryoshka are a traditional Russian toy and gift with over 220 years of history. Our dolls are all genuine and hand made in Russia. These little s...
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Matryoshka - Micro / 10 pc set / Approx 6 cm / Pink / Ltd 144965
Geppettos Workshop$71.95Matryoshka are a traditional Russian toy and gift with over 220 years of history. Our dolls are all genuine and hand made in Russia. These little s...
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Matryoshka - Micro / 10 pc set / Approx 6 cm / Red / Ltd 144968
Geppettos Workshop$71.95Matryoshka are a traditional Russian toy and gift with over 220 years of history. Our dolls are all genuine and hand made in Russia. These little s...
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Matryoshka - Micro / 10 pc set / Approx 6 cm / Red / Ltd 144970
Geppettos Workshop$71.95Matryoshka are a traditional Russian toy and gift with over 220 years of history. Our dolls are all genuine and hand made in Russia. These little s...
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Matryoshka - Mini / 5 pc set / Approx 4 cm / Blue
Geppettos Workshop$29.95Matryoshka are a traditional Russian toy and gift with over 220 years of history. Our dolls are all genuine and hand made in Russia. These little s...
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Mr and Mrs Claus - 5 pc set / High Quality / 16 cm / Ltd 144986
Geppettos Workshop$114.95This is a unique matroyoshka #144986 ... each one photographed individually to help you choose. This set is finished in a gloss lacquer which will...
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Mr and Mrs Claus - 5 pc set / High Quality / 16 cm / Ltd 144987
Geppettos Workshop$114.95This is a unique matroyoshka #144987 ... each one photographed individually to help you choose. This set is finished in a gloss lacquer which will...
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Nurse - Blue / 5 pc set / Approx 10 cm
Geppettos Workshop$66.95Do you have a nurse in the family that would love matryoshka? This set is the smaller of two sizes we stock, and is finished in a satin lacquer giv...
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Nurse - Blue / 5 pc set / Approx 15 cm
Geppettos Workshop$83.95Do you have a nurse in the family that would love matryoshka? This set is the larger of two sizes we stock, and is finished in a satin lacquer givi...
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Peter Rabbit Vintage - Large Cream / 5 pc set / Approx 17 cm
Geppettos Workshop$89.95Enjoy the Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit! - hand painted on a beautiful set of Russian nesting dolls. This is the larger of our two sets and measure...
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Peter Rabbit Vintage - Small Cream / 5 pc set / Approx 11 cm
Geppettos Workshop$49.95Enjoy the vintage rendition of Peter Rabbit! - hand painted on a beautiful set of Russian nesting dolls. All our matryoshka are made in Russia. We ...
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Peter Rabbit Vintage - Small Green / 5 pc set / Approx 11 cm
Geppettos Workshop$49.95Enjoy the newer rendition of Peter Rabbit! - hand painted on a beautiful set of Russian nesting dolls. All our matryoshka are made in Russia. We ta...
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Peter Rabbit Vintage- Large Green / 5 pc set / Approx 17 cm
Geppettos Workshop$89.95Enjoy the Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit! - hand painted on a beautiful set of Russian nesting dolls. This is the larger of our two sets and measure...
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Pinocchio Sitting (Geppetto 2nd) - Disney Small Green / 5 pc set / Approx 11 cm
Geppettos Workshop$49.95Enjoy a Disney styled Pinocchio! - hand painted on a beautiful set of Russian nesting dolls. All our matryoshka are made in Russia. We take great c...
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Pinocchio Walking (Fox 2nd) - Disney Small Yellow / 5 pc set / Approx 11 cm
Geppettos Workshop$49.95Enjoy a Disney styled Pinocchio! - hand painted on a beautiful set of Russian nesting dolls. All our matryoshka are made in Russia. We take great c...
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