Matryoshka Dolls

A nesting doll is the one thing you will see and immediately know it
is of Russian origin. Born around 1890 in Serviev Posad this form of
art has become Russia's ambasador to the world. They are known as
matryoshka or baboushka dolls, however the correct name would be
Matryoshka. This was a popular name that has its Latin roots in the
word mother. Themes vary widely as well as sizes, the biggest set
being of 72 dolls. For more info visit www.russianlega
cy.com/nestingdolls.htm