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Matryoshka dolls are a relatively new Russian handicraft; the first one dates from 1890, and is said to have been inspired by souvenir dolls from Japan. However, the concept of nested objects was familiar in Russia, having been applied to carved wooden apples and Easter eggs; the first Fabergé egg, in 1885, had a nesting of egg, yolk, hen, and crown. ~ Wikipedia
One of a few little souvenirs I've accumulated from my trips. This, however, was not from Russia but from China.
Taken using my new pair of "eyes" :D
We are family!
Matryoshka dolls are a relatively new Russian handicraft; the first one dates from 1890, and is said to have been inspired by souvenir dolls from Japan. However, the concept of nested objects was familiar in Russia, having been applied to carved wooden apples and Easter eggs; the first Fabergé egg, in 1885, had a nesting of egg, yolk, hen, and crown. ~ Wikipedia
One of a few little souvenirs I've accumulated from my trips. This, however, was not from Russia but from China.
Taken using my new pair of "eyes" :D