Russian dolls is most popular Russian national souvenir. It is a folk art which came in at the end of 19th century which was a period of great economic and cultural development in Russia. This was also the time of uprising of Russian culture mainly Russian Art. Proficient artists worked along ... Views: 774
The first of the Russian matryoskha dolls were exhibited at the Paris World Exhibition in 1900 by the wife of the rich Russian landowner - Sava Mamontov which started a trend of Russian Matryoskha being sold worldwide. The bronze medal earned by the doll at that exhibition made them famous thus ... Views: 513
Kokeshi Dolls are from northern Japan. They are handmade from wood, have a simple body, big head with a few thin lines as facial features. The body has a floral design painted in red, black, yellow, and is covered with lacquer. One basic characteristic of these wooden Japanese dolls is absence ... Views: 4989