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Ever since my friend Amber got a matryoshka style doll tattoo I’ve been a little fixated on them. I’ve had sets of the russian stacking dolls since I was little, and I love how Amber got an updated one as an homage to her heritage! You can see her finished tattoo here, or if you’re looking for something a little more traditional, you could check out these listings…
clockwise from top left:
paperdoll print from munieca – $22
sticker & craft bags set from natsuriku2007 - $3.50
matryoshka photgraph from walking to jericho – $30
13″ laptop case from berties closet $22.99
I love the idea of a matryoshka tattoo, but I’m pretty sure that if I thought about it seriously my Baba would sense it and strangle me in my sleep.
Maybe a print for my craft room is safe, at least while I get my alarm system upgraded ;)
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I LOVE these. I remember playing with them so much when I was little and I am loving how much they’re coming around lately. So cute.
There is a Russian Matryoshka gallery/store downtown with the most beautiful handmade dolls you’ve ever seen. My sister bought me one for my birthday awhile ago and it’s my favorite thing I own.
I collect babushkas! I have several prints, tea towels, dolls, etc. I also have an adorable set of babushka measuring cups and a few other little things! I just love them!
I love these! Especially the laptop sleeve – too cute.
Love these! Especially the first print.
I just like that word: babushka! So much fun to say and type; the fact that the dolls are cute is just a bonus.
I absolutely adore matryoshka dolls, my grandmother passed her childhood ones down to me. I think the idea of getting one tattooed is wonderful and Amber’s is so beautiful.
Given I’m Ukranian (well, my great grandparents all were), I grew up having babushka dolls in my house. I bet i have one stowed away in a box somewhere … a good addition for the nursery, no?!
These are cute. Are you already thinking about your next tattoo ;)?
*looks guilty* lol
Yes I definitely am, I just have to save up for it :)
My friend did Semester at Sea when we were in college and she brought a stacking one back for me! Such a cool thing for her to bring back for me! Russia really intrigues me… I used to work w/ a girl from Russia, she said she woudl play tour guide if I came home with her to visit her country… might have to take her up on that!!
I visited Russia several years ago and I just had to buy a matryoshka doll. It was expensive, but totally worth it. I don’t have it on display right now because I still have so much work to do on my house, but I can’t wait to get it out!
My grandma has one of those dolls and it ends up getting so tiny! We used to have to take out the 2 smallest dolls so that my cousins wouldn’t eat them haha
I love them :) Is Baba your grandma or grandpa? I’ve never heard that used before. Neat!
love the stickers. so cute!
Oh I forgot all about those little things!! I used to have a bunch of them when I was a kid. I didn’t even know that’s what they are called!
This post makes me smile. Have you downloaded the Matryoshka iPhone app? It’s definitely amusing. :)
Oh, I love them!! :) There are just so many cute ones out there, right now – I came across these lil embroidered ones the other day & fell in love! http://www.etsy.com/listing/52552837/russian-dolls-embroidery-pattern-set-of
I love these. I took a storytelling class last year and there are a TON of stories for kids that make use of them. This is just another reason that I should buy some.
Love! I’m this close to ordering these stamps…
http://www.paper-source.com/cgi-bin/paper/item/Matrushka-Dolls-Rubber-Stamp-Set/2901.010/871494.html
Cute! My cousin collects the nesting dolls. When I was on my honeymoon I got her one in Prague – the shops are FILLED with them there!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/laceybean/4764939803/in/set-72157624308524683/
those are so cute and fun and random and lovely and basically i’m a fan.
I love the colors in the first print.
the sticker and craft bag set is adorable. perfect for a little package! (i second the tattoo idea!)
Haha when I was little after a bath my mom would wrap me up and my parents would call be their little babushka.
Oh! I love these! My husband got me a set of stacking dolls that I absolutely LOVE.
LOVE LOVE LOVE! When I was a child I started collecting babushka dolls, after seeing them on Sesame Street. Lucky for me, I had a great aunt in Germany who often traveled to cool places in Europe and sent souvenirs back to Canada. I recently took a trip of my own to Prague, and found a lovely lavender lady to add to my collection.
Thanks for sharing these cool finds!