Russian Gifts Fit for a Czar - Golden Cockerel

Russian Gifts
Fit for a Czar
St. Basil’s Cathedral
One of the most magnificent cathedrals in the world, St. Basils
stands on Moscow’s Red Square, centerpiece of the Russian
Empire. Infamous Czar Ivan the Terrible commissioned the
cathedral in 1552 to commemorate his military victory over
the Mongols. Eight chapels, each featuring a unique onion
dome, surround the central tower, representing eight
advances in Ivan’s campaign and symbolizing
the towers of the New Jerusalem (Moscow).
According to legend or myth, Ivan asked the trembling
architects if they could surpass this cathedral with one more
magnificent. When they replied that they could, Ivan had
them blinded so that a structure more beautiful
would never grace planet Earth.
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1651 NC Hwy. 194 N Boone, NC 28607
Ph. (828)297-4653 1-800-892-5409
www.GoldenCockerel.com

Nesting Doll Makers
Since 1993 Golden Cockerel has
been a leader in the development and
production of Russian folk crafts, of the
Russian nesting doll in particular. Our
mission is to support the Russian artisans
with generous, sustainable employment
by acting as their bridge to the world
community. We aim to foster Russian
talent and share it in the form of unique,
quality gifts and collectibles.
We guarantee your complete
satisfaction with all of our products; if
you are not satisfied, we are not satisfied.
Our extraordinary customer service excels
at offering friendly, helpful assistance.
We stock all items and ship orders
promptly. Call toll free or order on-line.
Bringing the world together
is what we’re about.
Let us bring a little
of Russia to you!
In the Spotlight…
Misha and Rita Yudin, nesting doll artists extraordinaire!
“If I were to write a book about nesting dolls” says Golden Cockerel’s chief nesting doll
designer Misha Yudin, “I’d not necessarily write about how dear or how beautiful they
are, but about how difficult they are to make, what tedious, painstaking work it takes.”
This comes from the man who has dedicated his last 15 years to nesting doll production;
to say he knows what he’s talking about is an understatement.
BLANK DOLLS
Crafters look no further - your next
project begins here! Create your own
nesting doll - draw, paint or
woodburn - all is up to you!
We offer specially selected,
unpainted blank dolls of
top quality. They are
hand carved of linden
wood in Polkhovski
Maidan, the largest
center of nesting
doll production
in Russia.
7pc./6”
#100072
$16
15pc./12”
#100154 $70
7pc./8”
#100073
$18
Back in Soviet times, he began his career in the art world with a position that smacks
delightfully of communism: artistic director of a brick factory. During his obligatory stint
in the military, he served as artistic designer for the Red Army. In 1991 he turned
to nesting dolls for his livelihood, and working with his talented wife, Rita, began selling
them at the Moscow market and supplying Golden Cockerel with
his top-notch production.
In 2001 we invited him to oversee our matryoshka workshop, where now
he wears many hats: chief designer, artistic teacher, productivity manager,
even creative visionary. His signature belongs on each of the countless
dolls that we produce.
10pc./4”
#100100
$20
To learn more about nesting dolls
and Misha Yudin, read a full length
interview with the captain artist
at GoldenCockerel.com.
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Orphan
Brooch
Let us pick
one out for you.
#498888 $8
A Hand Up, Not a Hand Out
Golden Cockerel supports young artists in Orphanage №3
of St. Petersburg, Russia. Dedicated to helping Russians help
themselves, Golden Cockerel arranges for professional artists
to teach the children the traditional Russian folk art of painting
brooches. We return 100% of revenue from the “sale” of the pins
to the kids in the form of new clothes, paid medical bills, and pocket
cash. Let us know if you’d like to help us distribute this orphan
art in your community. These “feel good” gifts are guaranteed
to bring smiles across the miles. Please note that the children choose
their own subjects and every brooch is unique.
5pc./4”
#100051
$8
10pc./10”
#100104
$44
5pc./6”
#100053
$12
70pc./28” We make custom nesting dolls. Let us make a BIG one for you!
This extremely rare 70pc./28” monster sits in our nesting doll workshop waiting for a custom paint job.
It’s nearly as big as Misha & Rita’s daughter, Vika, pictured on the right. Buy the blank doll, or have us
quote you a custom paint job. Either way, this is a one-of-a-kind, once-in-a-lifetime museum matryoshka.
#100700 $1900
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THE CORNERSTONE COLLECTION
This set of three dolls offers a survey of Russian
nesting doll history and tradition. Each doll is representative of a prominent
center of Russian toy making: Semenov, Polkhovski Maidan, and Zagorsk.
Together they form the perfect cornerstone upon which to build
a great nesting doll collection. W/ brochure.
(Display stand not included).
#102000 $47
$47
POLKHOVSKI
MAIDAN DOLLS
The men of Maidan turn a doll
with high shoulders and straight
hips, nearly cylindrical about the
waist, while their wives paint her in
a rainbow of cheerfully bright, bold
colors: pink, orange, green, blue,
purple, and red. The Polkhovski
Maidan matryoshka is painted with
aniline dyes mixed with
peasant moonshine.
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5pc./4” #102051 $9
AREA DOLLS
Often considered the “traditional” Russian dolls, area dolls are easily identifiable
as coming from a particular village or workshop, where they have been made in the
same style and coloration for decades. Carved by peasant men and painted by their
wives, none of these area dolls are signed, dated, or otherwise marked by the artists;
they are considered the production of the entire village or workshop and left unsigned
according to tradition. Historically important, they are a must
for any collection. Fantastically inexpensive, they
make the perfect gift for children. No mystery why
they are perennial best sellers! Widely
assorted colors. All come with an
informational brochure.
The Littlest Matryoshka
This simple adventure story
about a young girl and her first
nester, a traditional 6-piece
Semenov doll, makes a great gift
for young collectors. Quickly
becoming a classic among
nesting doll lovers.
7pc./8”
#103074 $24
Book & Nesting Doll Set #001400-S $30.99
Doll 6pc./5” #102061 $15
Book #001400 $15.99
5pc./6”
#103054 $15
SEMENOV DOLLS
After drawing black outlines, the villagers use aniline dyes to dress
their dolls in yellow and red, then adorn them with Semenov’s
signature red rose. The shawl is decorated with a distinctive
pattern of spiraling dots. This primitive, graphic style,
stemming from ancient Russian folk art,
gained world renown as “THE” Russian
matryoshka during the Stalin era, and
remains the most familiar
doll to us today.
9pc./9”
#102094 $56
10pc./10”
#103104
$48
7pc./6” #102070 $21
3pc./3”
#102031 $5
ZAGORSK DOLLS
A great deal of early experimentation in design culminated in a style known as the Zagorsk
matryoshka, after the Soviet name given to Sergiev Posad in 1930. The Zagorsk
matryoshka wears a sarafan and shawl decorated with a simple dotted floral
pattern, sometimes adorned with berries. Painted with gouache, her
dominant colors are bright blue, red, and green. Her hair is often dark,
her eyes blue, and her contours are drawn precisely with fine
strokes of black. Her form tends to be elegant and slender.
Overall, she appears quite refined in comparison to her
country cousins from Semenov and Polkhovski Maidan.
Nolinsk
Doll 6pc./5”
#105061 $15
Nolinsk Straw
Inlay Doll 6pc./5”
#105062 $23
How
Nesting
Dolls Are Made
Zagorsk Doll 5pc./5” #104052 $17
Founded in 1947, Sergiev Posad’s Factory of Toys and
Souvenirs carries on the Zagorsk tradition and is the largest
producer of the classic Zagorsk matryoshka today.
There the oil-based lacquer is rubbed onto the dolls
by hand, producing a lasting,
high-gloss sheen.
NOLINSK DOLLS
Russia’s northernmost nesting doll production area centers around the Kirov region
and the Vyatka River. The Vyatskii Souvenir workshop in Nolinsk produces
matryoshka dolls typical of the region: a simple red-haired, red-scarved peasant
maiden wearing a green or natural wood-colored sarafan, painted
with black outlines, analine dyes, and finished with an oil-based
lacquer. Decorative rye straw applique, a hallmark of
the region, enhances the value and interest
for the collector and admirer
of this most unique
folk art.
Nolinsk Straw
Inlay Doll
8pc./6”
#105081
$40
Turnery Model
#580050 $600
The journey every matryoshka makes is a long one, from Russian forest to collector’s home
and heart. The Upper Volga region is renowned for its woodcrafts and toy making. In the spring
each year, when the sap is rising, villagers venture out into the forest with an axe and a crosscut saw to harvest
the linden trees that will become nesting dolls in the years to come. After the trees are felled, the arduous
task of stripping off the bark begins.
Once the bark has been stripped, the nude poles are left lying in the open air for 2-6 years to cure. When ripe, they are sawed
to length, stacked by size, and finally mounted on the lathe. Prior to the advent of electricity, one man had to crank a wheel to
drive the lathe while a second man carved. Independent turners, who learned the craft from their fathers, teach their sons to
turn tree into toy in the wink of an eye.
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Art Dolls
Basic floral matryoshkas painted by professional
artists, not peasants, come in widely assorted
colors and styles, but consistent,
high quality.
5pc./6”
#120053
$30
Woodburned Dolls
These offer a natural look,
a blend of gold foil, stains,
and painted highlights
accenting intricate,
woodburned designs.
7pc./7”
#110073 $60
Monastery
Glitter Doll 5pc./5”
Shimmering glitter and pastel floral highlights
adorn this doll which features woodburned
scenes on the front of each piece.
#150052 $36
“Rainbow” 5pc./4”
The primary colors make up the first 3 dolls, then the
remaining dolls feature colors obtained from mixing
the primary colors. A cool color-teaching tool!
#110051-R $19
“Khokhloma” 5pc./4”
Here is a small art doll decorated in the style of
Khokhloma tableware, adorned with bright red
berries and golden embellishments.
#110051-K $19
“Gradient”
5pc./4”
Each doll in the set
has a lighter shade of
the outer doll’s color.
#110051-G $19
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The Golden Ring
Dolls that celebrate the ancient cities
and cathedrals circling Moscow, including
Sergiev Posad, Vladimir, Suzdal, Rostov,
Murom, Uglitch, and others. Take the tour
as you open the doll up, city by city.
Golden Ring 10pc./10”
#120105 $80
Golden Ring
7pc./8”
#120074
$44
5pc./3”
#120050
$9
5pc./5”
#120052
$24
6
5pc./6”
#110053 $24
5pc./3”
The bread and butter of the
art dolls, this inexpensive little doll
will surprise you with the
number of pieces it contains.
#110050 $10
10pc./4”
The smallest doll is tiny!
#110100 $59.50
Russian Beauty
Doll 7pc./8”
As if found in the pages of a Pushkin poem, this
fair maid wears a gold kokoshnik on her head, and
a joy-red shawl of the finest thread. Wow!
#110076 $96
Deluxe Woodburned Dolls
White paint and gold foil embellishments
create a stunning contrast against
the dark-stained background of
this woodburned doll. Simplicity
and elegance combined!
Deluxe 10pc./10”
#120109 $90
Deluxe 5pc./6”
#120059 $34
First, each stick must be rounded perfectly with the “pipe” chisel. To minimize waste,
the turner will create the largest doll possible from the wood at hand.
The top half of the doll is carved first. After a central hole is bored with a “spoon” chisel, the
inside is hollowed out with the “hook” chisel. It is a myth that the smaller dolls are made from
the same piece of wood. Chips fly everywhere!
The rough-cut top is held against the turning stick to burn a mark showing the exact
diameter needed for the doll’s bottom. Thus a perfect mate is attained.
Once the bottom is roughed out, the top is joined. With top and bottom spinning as a unit,
the carver smoothes the seam, puts the finishing touches to the form, and cuts it from the
stick, only to begin again with the next smaller doll.
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Horse
We stock bay and
dappled gray.
#314911-HR
$6
Pig
#311300
$6
Russian Zoo
Ornaments 2”
English
Horse
5pc./6”
#180055
$48
Dachshund
An overfed wiener
dog belongs in every
house! Hang this
one on your tree.
#314911-D
$6
Holstein
Cow
#314910
$6
Parrot
#314911-PR
$6
Parrot
Doll
5pc./6”
A bevy of
tropical birds
nests inside
this dramatic
cockatoo,
making a
most colorful
5-piece nesting doll. You can add it to your
matryoshka collection for a song! And the
best thing: there are no cages to clean!
#190054-P
$48
Pig Doll 5pc./4”
# 191056
$18
Golden
Retreiver Doll
5pc./4”
Golden retriever,
red dachshund,
Schnauzer, spaniel,
and Eskimo dog puppy.
#181050
$20
Collie Doll 5pc./6”
A colorful collie with 3-D ears and
muzzle opens up to canines of all
colors: a golden Labrador retriever,
husky, blue healer, and pug.
#180054 $48
The Cow that
Jumped over the Moon Doll 5pc./6”
Artist Mikhail Yudin captures the whimsical
in this unique conversation piece. The brown
cow that grazes by day is stirred in her sleep by the
moon’s gravity. Does she make it to the moon in
actuality, or only in her dreams? How might this
be an interpretation of your life? Enjoy hours of
debate with your guests.
#156059
$59.50
Western
Horse Doll
5pc./6” #181055
$48
Holstein
Cow Doll
5pc./4”
#191053
$18
St. Bernard Doll 7pc./8”
Here’s a matryoshka worth barking
about! Wonderful renditions of
a St. Bernard, English sheep dog,
German shepherd, bulldog, Bassett
hound, dachshund, and Pekinese
are painted in life-like detail upon
the 7 pieces of this set.
#180074 $56
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What the men carve, the women paint in between farm
chores. An optional priming layer of potato starch plugs
the pores and provides a smooth base coat. Using a pencil, the artist
sketches the outline, starting with the face (a compass draws a perfect circle).
A heavy black outline is achieved by tracing the pencil with a thick felt-tip marker.
She paints first with the lightest color and progresses to darker paints, covering up mistakes.
For the finishing touch, she might apply real blush to her matryoshka’s cheeks—straight out of her makeup kit!
The last step is to fix the dried paint with a high gloss lacquer, applied by hand.
Most ladies can keep pace with their husbands’ production, easily painting 100 simple 5-piece dolls in a week.
Working together the long
winter through, a family can
produce thousands
of nesting dolls.
In olden times, villagers
filled large wicker baskets with wares, then schlepped them throughout the
distant reaches of the czar’s empire to sell at holiday bazaars. Nowadays,
nesting doll makers like Golden Cockerel work with the villagers to produce
exciting new designs and ship them to collectors around the world.
We offer special thanks to the Masyagin family of Polkhovski Maidan
for teaching us the tricks of their trade, and honor them for their gift to
the world.
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Cat Eyes
Ornament 3”
#314000 $6
Urban Cats
Nesting Top
3pc./5”
Colorful cats sit
upon the handles of
these spinning tops
that actually nest! Cats
rule from the chimney tops, above
the skyline of a European village.
Ring stand included.
#900053-C $29
Cat Brooches 1.2”x2”
Lady Cat Brooch
#404019 $16
Black Cat w/Bow
#404015-N $16
Grey Tabby Cat Doll
5pc./6”
Five delightful cats,
beginning with a grey and
white cat complete with
three-dimensional details,
then orange and white,
tabby, Burmese, and
finally a pure white kitten.
An all-time favorite!
#180053
$48
Black & White
Cat Doll 7pc./7”
How many cats do you see?
Count again! The 7th doll
in this set is a mouse.
#180073-S $56
Siamese
Cat Brooch
#404015-A $16
Alley
Cat Earrings 5”x8”
Assorted styles. #474003-A $6
Henry VIII
the Cat Doll
7pc./8”
A playful take on one
of the most notorious
Kings of England,
along with his litter
of wives. For those
history buffs and cat
lovers alike.
#184075
$70
Novelty Lapel Pins
2.2”x1.5”
Alley Cats
A quintet of cats just out of the back
alley-all dangling in colorful
array from a pin.
#400003-A $20
Realistic Cats
#400003-C $20
Black &
White
Cat Doll
5pc./5”
A medley of feline
fun can be yours with this cute nesting doll set.
The outermost doll features attached ears
and a 3-D muzzle!
#180053-S $40
No Evil
Cats Doll 3pc./4”
#180031 $18
Cat Thimble, Wood 1”
Just as cats love playing with thread,
collectors will adore these wooden
thimbles handpainted with friendly feline
portraits. Let us pick one out for you.
#900005-F $5
Or purchase the entire set of 5.
#900005-S
$25
Whiskers Surprise
Doll 5pc./3.5”
A winsome maid and her
feline friend decorate this
outer doll -- but wait, there’s
a surprise inside! When you
open the doll, 4 different
miniature cat figurines
can be found.
#112053-S
$24
Cat Peasant Family
Doll 5pc./5”
A feline version of the
Rooster Girl-the original
Russian nesting doll.
#113052 $36
Maiden w/Orange
Tabby Cat Doll 5pc./5”
This kind-hearted maiden and her beloved orange
tabby cat, Whiskers, are inseperable. Open her
up and you’ll find a charming set of five dolls.
The purrfect European collectible for cat lovers.
#112053 $36
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Alley Cats Doll 5pc./4”
Five different cats are portrayed, each
bearing a souvenir from his back street
hunting expedition. The largest,
a calico, dangles a mouse
from his paw.
#180050 $22
Cat Ornament 2”
Our #1 best selling
ornament. Asst. styles.
#314911-C $6
Orange Tabby Cat Doll 7pc./8”
Artist Irina Semenova captures the essence of
7 different cats, each painted in such realistic
detail you’ll swear you heard them purr. The
extra dimension of detail Semenova gives this doll
makes it one of our most popular cat nesters.
#180073 $65
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Wild Cats Doll 5pc./6”
The lion, king of the cats, is followed by a striking tiger, leopard,
cheetah, and finally a black panther. The artwork is stunning.
#180057 $48
Alpine
Bear Doll 5pc./5”
This Swiss bear family is on
an outing in the alps and is
sniffing the edelweiss! 3-D
attachments on the largest
doll make the papa bear
more realistic and loveable.
#191051 $32
Apes & Monkeys Doll 5pc./6”
Animal lovers will delight in this great apes &
monkeys nesting doll, including a wonderfully
realistic gorilla, orangutan, baboon, chimpanzee,
and a very cute little spider monkey.
#181053
$48
Koala Doll
5pc./5”
Five adorable
koalas munch on
eucalyptus leaves.
#181051 $36
Mini Monkey
Doll 5pc./1”
#196051
$16
Bears of the World Doll
5pc./6”
Bears descend in size from polar
bear, to grizzly, black,
panda, and koala.
#180052-B $48
Panda Bear Doll 5pc./5”
Five panda bears nest together in
this likeable matryoshka. But a true
panda lover will find the sixth baby
panda. Never enough pandas!
#180052-P
$30
No Evil Monkeys
Doll 3pc./4” #180030
$24*
Mini Panda
Doll 5pc./1”
#196052
$16
Turtle
#314911-P
$6
Elephant
#314911-E
$6
Tiger
#314911-T
$6
Realistic Turtle Doll 2pc./3”
Age-old wisdom and humility color the
personality of these 2 nesting turtles.
A best seller since the Paleozoic.
#192029-R $25
Elephant
Herd Doll 5pc./6”
A pack of wild pachyderms decorate
this original 5pc. nesting set.
The outer doll stands on 4 attached legs
and sports 3-D ears and trunk.
#190058-H $48
Wolf
#314911-W
$6
Frog Prince
Thimble, Wood 1”
Sure to enchant thimble collectors,
this handpainted Frog Prince
sports a golden crown.
#900005-A
$5
Moose
#314911-M
$6
Panda
#314910-P
$6
Mythic Turtle Doll
2pc./3”
Elements from Asian
and American Indian
myth combine with
Russian craftsmanship.
#192029 $32
Lion
#314911-L
$6
Mini Owl Doll 5pc./1”
#196050 $16 Swamp Frog
Doll 6pc./4”
Open up this overweight frog
and you’ll find his supper--
a host of creepy crawlies!
#190050-S
$20
Rainforest Frogs
w/ Fly Doll 5pc./4”
Four brightly colored frogs, painted as they are actually
found in nature, nest together. At the very center you’ll
be delighted to find what else but a fly!
#190051-F $29
Christmas
Bear
#314910-C
$6
Owl
#314911-O
$6
Frog
Prince
#314953
$6
Russian Zoo
Ornaments 2”
Owl Doll 5pc./6”
A great horned owl
starts the set, complete
with 3-D details. Four
more owls can be found
nesting inside:
barred, barn, and
snow owls followed
by a newly hatched
owlet.
#190054-O
$56
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Raptor Doll
5pc./6”
Bald Eagle, Golden
Eagle, Red-Tailed
Hawk, Peregrine
Falcon and an
American Kestrel.
#180059
$40
Frog Band Doll 6pc./4”
Inside the conductor nests an
amphibian quintet, including
horns, percussion and strings.
#190050 $20
Frog Prince
Doll 5pc./4”
#190053-P
$29
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Lady Bug Doll 4pc./2.25”
This little nesting doll is cute as a bug--
a Lady Bug to be exact. She comes
as 4 little nesting lady bugs full
of good luck and bright cheer.
#180040
$18
Peasant Family
Lapel Pin 2.5”x1.3”
Widely assorted peasant families
are depicted with their pets. This
pin offers a charming way to fasten
a scarf or shawl.
#400004-P $8
Chagall’s
“Blue Lover” Doll
5pc./6” #162054
$36
Russian Easter Eggs
5pc./4” #307051
$20
Nesting
Easter
Eggs
5pc./4”
What fun for
youngsters to find a set of brightly colored nesting eggs in their Easter
Basket! Hand painted wooden Easter eggs can hold treats or
stand alone as your holiday table centerpiece.
#307050 $16
Peasant Girl
in Blue Kerchief
5pc./6”
#114052 $36
Rooster
Ornament 2”
#314913-R $6
Rooster
Nesting Egg
5pc./4”
This Russian nesting rooster
displays a rainbow of color as he
crows with pride. He boasts 3-D comb, beak, wings, and
fancy tail. Open him up and you’ll find a hen,
a pullet, and a brown-speckled egg
with a fluffy Easter
chick inside.
#308053
$36
Ukrainian
Pisanke Eggs
Add some old world charm to
your Easter baskets! These
intricately painted wooden
eggs are decorated in the style
of Ukrainian pisanke. Colors widely
assorted, bright and beautiful -
let us pick for you.
Pisanke Egg, Wood 2.5” #301001 $5
6 Eggs #301002 $24
Basket of 50 #301000 $160
Rooster & Hen Doll 4pc./3”
Keekareekeeee! cries the rooster in Russian. The
proud cock opens up to a motherly hen that hides
within her a pair of peeps, two cute little biddies.
#190041-R
$29
Easter
Craft Project
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Design your own nesting Easter eggs!
Martha Stewart demonstrated this project
on her TV show using one of our egg
sets. Inspired by her Aracana banty
hens, she painted hers a gradient of pale
green shades. Anyone can do it, and any
type of paint works well. They come presanded
and ready for the whole
family to paint.
Russian
Belle Doll
5pc./4”
#111052
$35
Blank Nesting
Egg 7pc./6”
#100077 $18
Blank Nesting Egg 5pc./4”
#100057
$12
Easter Bunny
Nesting Egg
5pc./4”
#307052
$20
Rabbit
Nesting Egg 5pc./4”
One cute, cuddly rabbit inside another, inside
another, inside yet one more. These Easter bunnies
do not disappoint, but bring a bright Easter egg as
the smallest piece of the nesting set. Adorable.
#308052 $36
Matryoshka
Thimble, Wood
1.2”
These peasant
ladies, painted in
the Moscow
region, are
pleasing to the
eye and pocketbook.
Color, size, and
style vary.
#900005 $3
Bouquet
Rabbit Ornament 2.5”
An adorable little bunny will hop
onto your Christmas tree,
bringing a bit of spring
with it. Perfect for
nestling into an Easter
basket, too! The rabbit is
available in pink or blue.
#314914-B
$10
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Bouquet
Chime Doll 5”
Another of the exquisite bouquet dolls, this one chimes, making it a treat
for the ears as well as the eyes. The floral detail on this lovely maid’s
shawl is exceptional. A thing of such beauty is a joy forever.
#101005 $34
Cat
Samovar Doll 10pc./5”
Russian symbols of hospitality and welcome adorn this bright little doll.
Russians are famous the world over for their tea table, at the center of
which stands the samovar, or self-boiling tea kettle. Each of the dolls in
this set offers tea table treats, from punch to sweet pies, and you’re the
guest of honor! The smallest doll in the set is teeny!
#112101 $80
Lady Doll 5pc./6”
This charming matryoshka is
handpainted in deep, rich colors and
highlighted with gilt and glitter. Each
doll shows a different woman accompanied
by her beloved cat. An exquisite addition
to the collection of every cat lover.
#112057 $96
Color Wheel Doll 12pc./12”
Open up this big doll and you’ll see all the colors
of the rainbow, plus all the colors in between.
She makes a very impressive display.
Look closer and you’ll see scenes of Russian
village life played out on each doll.
Bright and beautiful!
#112124
$190
Rainbow Doll
7pc./8”
This seven-piece doll
literally sports all the colors
of the rainbow, one doll
per color! Even the eyes of
this sunny maiden change
to match her color. And
the detail is romantic and
meticulous.
#112074 $70
Chime Doll w/ Cat 5”
Decorated in shimmering glitter
with 3-D detailing, this lovely
looks like a sugar-frosted treat.
She sounds sweet, too!
A chime inside the doll rings
as the doll rocks from side
to side. This pretty maid
holds her favorite feline,
entranced
by the sound.
#101003-C
$28
“I Love You”
Gift Doll 3pc./5”
This doll might well be called the
“Engagement Doll.” It offers
a unique way to present a small
gift, such as a diamond ring. The
innermost doll opens to reveal the
perfect place for a tiny treasure. She will
be surprised and pleased.
#153031 $32
Small Cross
Bouquet Brooch
1.1”x1.5”
#401015-C $9.50
Zhostovo Jewelry
The beauty of Russian floral painting is
unparalleled. Springing from Zhostovo,
a village now famed for floral tea trays, this
style of painting beautifies dolls, ornaments,
and especially jewelry. Our Victorian
brooches and earrings bloom with delicate
roses and intricate gold scroll work, making
even the smallest and most affordable piece
stunning, a thing of true beauty that can be
worn and admired in any season.
Each piece of jewelry is handpainted
on pressed wood and signed by the
artist. While the colors of the roses come
assorted, the background is always black.
We use only high quality pin backs and
hypoallergenic ear wires.
Cardinal
Brooch
1.7”x2.4”
#404025-C
$18
Bouquet
Earrings
.5”x.7”
#471020
$10
Bouquet
Heart Pendant
1.2”x1.4”
#421013 $10
Golden
Swan
Brooch
1.7”x2.4”
#404025-G
$18
Red Hat Earrings, 1”
#471028
$15
Bouquet Cross Pendant
1.1”x1.5” #421015-C
$10
Bouquet Heart Brooch
2.4”x2.1” #401023 $16
Small Round
Bouquet Brooch 1.4”
#401010-R $8
Round Bouquet
Brooch 1.8”
#401020-R
$10
Peace
Dove
Brooch 2”
#404026
$24
Red Hat
Brooch 2.75”
#401028
$16
Red Hat Ladies
Doll 5pc./6”
#143054 $59.50
Floral Barrette 3.8”x.8”
#411000 $8
Small Heart Bouquet
Brooch 1.2”x1.4”
#401013 $9.50
Floral Barrette #1
4.7”x1.8” #411001
$12
Edelweiss
Brooch 1.8” #401030 18
Matryoshka
Lapel Pin 2.5”x1.3”
#400006 $8
Small Oval Bouquet
Brooch 1.3”x1.9”
#401010-O
$8
Oval Bouquet
Brooch 2.3”x1.4”
#401020-O $10
Troika Barrette
4.3”x2.2”
411003 $16
Red Hat Mania
Over 50 and having fun? Ladies everywhere are
donning red hats and strutting their stuff. We honor
them with a nesting doll depicting 5 ladies full of
life, touring the world and never sitting down. The
top doll actually wears a hat crocheted by a Russian
red hatter. Compliment your red hat attire with this
dynamic brooch and earring set. Or add a red hat
thimble to your collection, just
for the fun of it.
Red Hat Lady
Thimble, Wood 1”
#900003 $7
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The Magic Nesting Doll
This charming fairy tale casts Sleeping Beauty in
reverse: the girl saves the guy, but only with the help
of a matryoshka that hides a bear, wolf, and fire bird
within. Exquisite illustrations.
Book & Nesting Doll Set
#001401-S $40.99
Doll 4pc./5”
Just like the doll Katya’s
grandmother gives her in
the book.
#151052 $24
Book #001401
$16.99
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Book & Nesting Doll Set
#001414-S $85.99
Doll 7pc./6” #151072 $70
Book #001414
$15.99
The Gigantic Turnip
This hilarious retelling of the
classic Russian tale about
a grandfather whose turnip
is impossible to pull from
the ground cries out
to be told on a nesting
doll. The doll we created
beautifully captures the
quirky illustrations and
lends itself to the counting
scheme so that it engages
on numerous levels.
Fairy Tale Doll 10pc./10”
Artist Valya Luginina produces an
outstanding 10pc. doll illustrating scenes
from favorite tales. She depicts The Firebird,
The Frog Princess, The Scarlet Flower (Russian version
of Beauty & the Beast), Thumbellina, Alyonushka, The
Nutcracker, Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little
Pigs, Pinocchio, and Kolobok-The Little Dough
Ball (Russian version of Gingerbread Man).
W/ info card.
#155105
$110
Sasha’s Matrioshka Dolls
A Russian box maker carves a doll for his granddaughter to paint, then
another to house the first, and so on. After several adventures they end up
with a nesting doll to treasure.
Sasha’s Matrioshka Dolls
Book & Doll Set
#001405-S $64
Doll 7pc./6”
#112072 $48
Turnip
Family
Nesting
Top
3pc./5”
We’re putting
a new twist
on nesting dolls:
each piece in this set
is a spinning top! Here
the top is a turnip and the
characters of this beloved
folk tale are painted on
the handles.
#900053-R $29
Book
#001405 $16
Babushka
Readers of all ages and beliefs will be charmed and captivated by this
poignant Russian folk tale: Babushka learns one of life’s lessons on her
journey to the nativity. Our charming nesting doll allows the story to
be opened up, doll by doll. It’s a pleasant peasant nesting doll in its
own right, but having the companion book makes it special.
This is a most playful nativity doll.
Book & Nesting Doll Set #001415-S $40.99
Doll 5pc./4” #151051 $24
Book #001415 $16.99
Snow Maiden
Fairy Tale Doll 5pc./6”
The ever-popular Snow Maiden captures
the imagination throughout Russian
myth and legend. W/ story.
#156051
$59.50
The Frog Princess Doll 5pc./4”
The prince must marry the frog that returns
his arrow. Open the frog princess to reveal the
rest of the story. Charming! W/ story.
#190053
$48
Cinderella Doll 5pc./6”
#156058
Little Red Riding
$59.50
Hood Doll 5pc./6”
#156053
$59.50
Hansel & Gretel Doll 5pc./5”
The gingerbread house scene opens up to the
hungry “candy witch, then Gretel, Hansel,
and a gingerbread cookie, giving your
child figurines to re-enact the story.
#157050
$40
Dragon
& Merlin
Cone Doll 2pc./3”
A tiny wizard cone
nests inside a fierce
friendly dragon.
#190026 $24
Silver Hoof
Doll 7pc./8”
A cabin deep in the woods, a blanket
of moonlit snow, a midnight visitor bringing
little orphaned Daria and her adoptive grandfather
gifts of nature...the romantic tale of Silver
Hoof warms the heart. Artist Irina
Kummer captures the magic of the night
in a stunning nesting doll that glitters
with the gemstones that the deer
of legend leaves behind. W/ story.
#157079
$96
Masha & Bear
Doll 5pc./6”
A young girl may not
seem to have a chance
after becoming lost in
the woods and caught
by a bear, but this
story of “brains
over brawn”
shows how
even a little girl
can overcome
a mighty bear.
She tricks him
in to carrying
her back to her
grandparents in
a backpack full
of pancakes. Thus, the nester comes
with a birch bark basket in which the last
piece, wee little Masha, rides. W/ story.
#191058 $56
Billy Goats Gruff Doll 5pc./5”
Will the troll keep the Three Billy Goats
Gruff from crossing the bridge?
#156050
$36
Fire
Bird Doll
5pc./5”
Prince Ivan
obtains a feather,
a princess, and
more adventure
than he bargained
for when he set out
to catch the elusive Fire Bird. Artist Irina
Kummer paints in the Palekh style
to produce a striking matryoshka
depicting one of Russia’s most
famous mythological creations.
Her fine brush and stunning
palette make this
matyroshkavery dear.
W/ story.
#157053
$60
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Golden Ring Doll 7pc./8”
Artist Natalia Serova utilizes
a broad spectrum of production techniques to create
museum quality dolls. Woodburning, metallic foils,
and stunning brush work help her recreate the ancient
cathedrals in Moscow and surrounding cities—Russia’s
“Golden Ring.” Each doll in the set is devoted to
another city in the ring and features the cathedrals of
that city. Take the tour as you open the doll up, city by
city: Moscow, Sergiev Posad, Vladimir, Suzdal, Rostov,
Murom, Uglitch, and others. W/ info card.
#150076 $150
White Nights
of St. Petersburg Doll 5pc./6”
W / info card. #150055 $40
Snow Queen Doll 7pc./8”
Hans Christian Andersen’s tale is well interpreted
by Russian artists who know snow and ice so
intimately. The alluring tale comes alive on this
exquisite matryoshka featuring a fine
watercolor palette and
painstaking gold foil work.
A collector’s delight.
#157076
$190
Snow Maiden Troika Doll 7pc./8”
A watercolor wonder with glowing gold foil
work, this beauty of a doll captures Russian
winter and the romantic
Snow Maiden
story (included).
#165979-S
$250
Germanic Composers
Doll 5pc./6”
Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Haydn,
& Brahms. Turn the dolls around to read
the full names and years of birth and
death written on the backs.
#184053 $60
Nicholas & Alexandra Doll 7pc./8”
Art and history meet as Russia’s last czar and
the Romanov family are depicted on this 7pc.
nesting set. The artist pays homage
to Czar Nicholas, Alexandra,
and the children, Alexei, Olga,
Tatyana, Maria, and Anastasia.
Beautiful portraiture!
#182073
$199
Bavarian Castles Doll 5pc./6”
This beautiful Alpine gift features stunning representations of Bavaria’s finest
abodes: Newschwannstein, Linderhof, and Herrenchiemsee. King Ludwig, who
enjoyed these palaces, is pictured on the fourth doll, and his emblematic swan
is found on the smallest. Hard to believe it’s all hand painted--wow!
An excellent Germanic collectible and surprise find out of Russia.
#150059
$80
Czar Saltan Doll 15pc./12”
Limited Edition of 250! A tribute to Russia’s greatest storyteller,
Alexander Pushkin: within this tall and stately doll unfolds the story
of Czar Saltan. The jealous sisters of Czar Saltan’s wife manage
to exile both her and her son, but that does not stop Prince
Guidon from getting his due. Perhaps the most
amazing thing about the matryoshka is the
number of pieces--it keeps going on
forever! W/ story.
#155155
$199
Ivan Bilibin Doll 10pc./10”
Artist Ivan Bilibin gained fame around the turn of
the century for his imaginative style of illustrating
Russian fairy tales. His work lives on today
in collectors’ books, and on this
reversible nesting doll: scenes are
painted on the back as well as
the front, to make 20 illustrations
in all! Such a doll is a true
artifact of Russian culture.
A personal favorite.
W/ info sheet.
#160105
$250
Czar Saltan
Doll 5pc./6”
#156054
$59.50
Czar Saltan Doll
10pc./10”
#165999-S
$199
Troika Doll 5pc./6”
#150053 $59.50
Cat Lover’s Dream Doll 15pc./12”
Feline fanciers, look no further - here is a 15pc. matryoshka that features 36 cats and celebrates
the special relationship between cat and owner. The outermost 9 dolls feature lovely blueeyed
maidens and almost every breed of kitty imaginable! Keep opening the set, and
you’ll find a basket of kittens, a regal Siamese, a ball of yarn, and last - a mouse!
A unique gift for those who think you can never have
too many cats - or nesting dolls!
#180155
$270
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Halloween Doll 5pc./6”
After years of development, we’re pleased to
announce we have produced the ultimate in
Halloween matryoshkas. A ghoulish witch hides
under her cloak a skeleton, a vampire drinking
a bloody Mary, a black cat, and her pet spider Igor.
The craftsmanship is excellent, the glittery
accents perfect. This Halloween doll
will cast a spell over you.
#152054 $48
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Children
of the
World
Doll
5pc./5”
Russian,
Native
American
Indian, Mexican,
African, and Japanese:
children of the world unite on this
educational matryoshka.
It is a small world, after all.
#154053 $24
Wizard of Oz
We now offer two dolls based on Frank Baum’s
American classic written a century ago, but never
loved more than today. There’s no place like
home...and there’s no better way to portray the
Oz folk than on a nesting doll, where
Dorothy looks inside herself to
find one character after another.
If you’re as crazy about Oz as
we are, you’ll be ecstatic when
either or possibly both of these
dolls arrive at your Kansas
farmhouse.
Irish Nesting Doll 5pc./6”
This authentic Russian nesting doll is a most unique
Celtic gift idea. An Irish stepdancer, a spry
leprechaun with his pot of gold, an Irish angel,
a claddagh wedding ring, and a shamrock
all make this matryoshka as Celtic
as they come. A wonderful
St. Patrick’s Day gift,
or creative Irish gift
for any occasion.
#152053
$48
Halloween
Cats Doll 5pc./5”
#152055 $29
Wizard of Oz Doll 5pc./6”
Our 5pc. doll features a group portrait on
the first doll, followed by Glinda the Good,
the Wicked Witch of the West, her flying
monkey, and Dorothy’s silver slippers
(they were indeed silver in the book!).
#158052 $48
Wizard of Oz Doll 7pc./6”
Dorothy and Toto are followed by
her Dorothy buddies in the order she
found them: Scarecrow, the Tinman,
and the Cowardly Lion. Then Glenda
the Good floats forth, followed by the
hat of the liquidated Wicked Witch
of the West, and lastly, the hot air
balloon that took off with
the Wonderful Wizard,
but without Dorothy.
#158072
$60
Union Generals
Doll 5pc./6”
The Blue and the Grey
are now featured on
Russian matryoshka
nesting dolls:
Ulysses S. Grant,
Sherman (who burned
Atlanta!), McClellan
(who’s famous cavalry
saddle bears his name
now), Meade, and
McDowell made it onto
our Union Generals Doll.
#183053 $60
Lighthouses of America
Doll 7pc./8”
From coast to coast, these lighthouses guard
our shoreline: Cape Hatteras, NC; Alcatraz, CA;
St. Augustine, FL; Barnegat, NJ; Assateague
Light, VA; Montauk, NY; and Cape
Canaveral, FL. Unique collectible
for the nautical-minded!
#151074
$52
Confederate
Generals Doll 5pc./6
The South may have lost the war, but
our gallant heroes won a spot in history
and have even made it on to Russian nesting dolls:
Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson,
Forrest, Stuart, and Longstreet.
#183054 $60
Hula Girl
Nesting Doll
5pc./5”
#145051
$36
Hatteras
Lighthouse
Thimble Wood, 1”
#900013 $7
Mini
Lighthouse Doll 10pc./2”
Guardians of our nation’s coastlines, lighthouses have been referred to as
“America’s Castles” and are popular collector’s items, as much for their individuality
as for their historical significance. Here 10 different lighthouses nest inside each
other in a tiny tribute to their role in maritime history: Cape Hatteras, NC, Point
Iroquois, MI, Alcatraz, CA, Thomas Point, MD, St. Augustine, FL, Marblehead, OH,
Barnegat, NJ, Assateague, VA, Cape Canaveral, FL, Cape Lookout, NC.
#196108 $50
Lighthouses in the Night Doll 7pc./8”
West Quoddy Head Light, ME; Marblehead Light, OH;
Cape May, NJ; Cape Lookout, NC; Tybee Island, GA;
Bodie Island, NC; and Sandy Hook, NJ.
A centerpiece for your maritime collection!
Which lighthouse will the Russians paint next?
#151074-N
$52
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RAGGEDY ANN
Birthday Doll 5pc./6”
Johnny Gruelle created RAGGEDY ANN back in
1915. Early in 2005 we started celebrating her 90th
anniversary with the release of this officially licensed
nesting doll. This matryoshka depicts RAGGEDY ANN
receiving a gift at her party, two of her favorite friends,
Fido and Little Brown Bear, tea ready to serve, and a
slice of birthday cake.
#159055 $40
$34
Classic RAGGEDY ANN Doll 5pc./4”
ANN appears in various garb, but at her center you’ll find
her candy heart.
#159052 $26
Offering an historic combination of Russian
folk art and classic Americana, our licensed
RAGGEDY ANN & ANDY nesting dolls
bring out the kid and collector in
all of us. For the first time ever
on a nesting doll, Fido, Little
Brown Bear, and the Camel
with Wrinkled Knees join
the beloved brother-sister
team and warm our
hearts with their everloving
kindness.
RAGGEDY ANN
Lollipop Chime Doll 5”
The chime doll, or nevelashka as the Russians call it, does not
open like a nesting doll, but rocks from side to side at your touch,
emitting a delightful chiming sound. A fun nursery item.
#159000 $24
RAGGEDY ANN & ANDY
Jewelry
Sweetheart Brooch 1.2” x .4”
#405012 $7
Sweetheart
Earrings
.9” x .8”
#475012
$8
RAGGEDY ANN & ANDY Winter Fun Doll 7pc./6”
The enduring spirit of two special American heroes at play on a frosty winter’s day
will warm your heart. Their faithful friend FIDO is there, too, not to mention the
famous CAMEL WITH THE WRINKLED KNEES
makes a rare appearance!
#159073 $56
RAGGEDY ANDY
Birthday Doll 5pc./6”
Now, finally, RAGGEDY ANDY has his very own nesting doll,
and he comes celebrating his sister’s birthday with a slice of
cake for her. The Camel with Wrinkled Knees follows, with
balloons, and gifts to add to the party cheer.
#159056 $40
$34
RAGGEDY ANN & ANDY
Picnic Doll 5pc./5”
Have a tea party with RAGGEDY ANN
& ANDY and their trusty friends, FIDO
& LITTLE BROWN BEAR. Don’t
forget to pass the lemonade, please!
#159054
$30
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Nurse Doll 5pc./5”
#145052 $30
Nurse Angel
Ornament 3”
Wings are
attached to
the back,
proving
nurses really
are angels!
#314800 $10
Gifting Someone in a
Medical Profession?
If laughter is the best medicine, our gifts
featuring medical professionals and
their staff will do wonders to get
one on the road to recovery.
A darling surprise for
a nurse, doctor, dentist,
x-ray technician, etc.,
or spouse, child, relative
or customer thereof.
Anybody get left out?
Guaranteed to inject
cheer into
anyone’s day!
Dentist Doll
5pc./5”
#147055
$30
Moscow Circus
Clown Doll 5pc./5”
This acrobatic clown can balance his clown buddy, his
monkey, dog, and cat all on his hands! When nested, he
can do a handstand. The Moscow Circus is famous the
world over, and this little clown is the star--he’s
been a best seller for years!
#190052 $40
School Teacher
Doll 5pc./5”
Raise your hand if this
doll reminds you of your
4th grade teacher.
Happy, well-adjusted
students nest inside.
#145054
$30
Firefighter Doll 5pc./5”
The popularity of our vocations
series has spread like wildfire!
And our Fireman Doll is just
the character to quench
the desire of many a young
lad who’d like a special
nesting doll of his own.
#147054 $40
Doctor Doll 5pc./5”
#145053 $30
Dr./Nurse Frog
Doll 5pc./4”
This medical
practitioner has
leapt to everyone’s
aid: the frog opens
up to a selection of
patched patients, right down to
a little tadpole in the maternity ward.
#194050 $29
Space Shuttle Doll 5pc./5”
Our new Space Shuttle has landed! Attached
wings and wheels turn this nesting doll into
a model spaceship. Inside you’ll find
American astronauts hosting their Russian
counterpart kosmonauts on a voyage of “outof-this-world”
peace.
#193054 $40
Policeman Doll
5pc./5”
#147057
$30
Fishing Adventure
Doll 5pc./4”
There’s nothing like freshly
caught Alaskan salmon - the bear
and young fisherman on this
clever nester will both attest to
that! Watching the action are
a beaver, eagle, and the one
that got away. Great gift for
the outdoorsman with
a sense of humor!
#147050
$24
Dolphin Doll 5pc./5”
#160056 $36
No Evil
Penguins
Doll 3pc./4”
#180032 $18
Wolf
Portrait
Doll 5pc./6”
Here’s another longtime best
seller by artist Irina Semenova.
Five winning wolves, each with
a coat of unique color, compose
this wolf pack. And a cub
cuddles in mother wolf’s fur.
#180058-P
$48
Polar Bear
Express 6”x6”x3”
#CW205225
$174
Mini Penguin
Doll 5pc./1”
#196053 $16
Eskimo Doll 5pc./4”
A native Alaskan family posed
for this picture and insisted we
include their pet walrus, husky,
and snowy owl.
#191054
$24
Penguin
Ornament
1.5”
#314909-P
$4
Eskimo Women
Doll 5pc./4”
Five Alaskan Indian princesses in
traditional dress are depicted on
this charming nesting doll with
ethnic flair.
#191055
$24
Emperor Penguin Doll 5pc./5”
The newly hatched chick on the front of this
doll will make it through the Antarctic blizzards
thanks to our brand-new Fuzzy Nester
technology. The chick features a friendly, fuzzy
texture that cries out to be touched, making
this hot doll even more desirable.
#180051 $29
New Siberian Wood Carvings Have Arrived!
Carved of solid linden wood, then delicately hand painted, these Siberian Father Frosts will
bring beauty to your holiday decor. Whether traveling by polar bear or penguin, Father
Frost always makes it on time. Highly collectible!
With Penguins on Time 5”x10”x3”
#CW205216-229
$178
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Spinning
Top
Assorted colors.
#310020
$9
Snow Man
w/Hat
Assorted colors.
#316005
$8
Christmas
Ornaments,
Wood 3”
Father Frost
w/Hat
#316002 $8
Nutcracker
Prince
Ornament 5”
#318503 $12
Soldier
“Cossack”
Ornaments 3”
A set of five colorful
wooden ornaments
representing Cossack Cavalry from the Napoleonic Wars.
Set of 5 w/ box. #314907 $24
Ballerina
#319205 $10
Carved Santa Doll 7pc./8”
This wonder of a doll features
carved accents - a uniquely
detailed set of 7 rosy-cheeked
Santas. Santa’s cheerful red
suit is carved to resemble
lushly quilted fabric, and
has golden embellishments
painted on. His snowy
white beard is perfectly
chiseled - the craftsmans
hip in this doll will
delight you!
#130075
$85
Father
Frost Doll 5pc./4”
The perfect stocking stuffer for
Santa collectors, this 5pc. doll
features an assortment of St.
Nicks all nested together.
#130050 $20
Soldier Musicians
Doll 5pc./4”
In response to all your requests to create
a nesting doll especially for little boys - here
is a set of 5 Soldiers in the Royal Army
Band. They’re ready to march into
some lucky fella’s stocking on
Christmas morn.
#145050
$16
Nutcracker Prince Doll 5pc./6”
Just as in America and Germany, Russia
cherishes Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet.
Clara’s beloved Nutcracker Prince bravely
stands guard over this festive nesting doll,
while Herr Drosselmeier and the Mouse
King find their places, too. Colorful and fun,
this doll is sure to be a holiday favorite!
#155053-N $70
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International
Santa Doll 7pc./8”
Our International Santas Doll
celebrates Christmas around
the world! The outer, American
Santa is all decked out in Red,
White and Blue. Next comes a
German Santa, followed by his
representatives from Ireland,
Scotland, Italy, Poland and
Russia. 7 different Santas will
make your holidays merry!
#130074 $110
Frosty
Snowman
Doll 3pc./4”
#134033 $29
Nutcracker Soldier Doll 5pc./6”
Here are five depictions of nutcrackers, varying
in size and style. This nutcracker nesting doll
makes an excellent gift for boys, or
for your very own Clara.
#155054 $40
Christmas Cats Doll 5pc./5”
All the way from the North Scratching Pole
come our hristmas Cats nesting dolls.
#133052 $36
Christmas Carol
Doll 7pc./8”
Scrooge, Marley’s ghost, and the three Spirits
of Christmas come to life on this most original
nesting doll. One of the most compelling stories
of all time unfolds as one opens up the dolls:
the transformation of Scrooge from miser to
good man happens all in one night! The joy
and mirth of the holiday is found at the Bob
Cratchet house, where Scrooge delivers a prize
turkey, and Tiny Tim experiences a Christmas
miracle. Relive the miracle yourself with this
inspired doll—signed and numbered in a special
limited edition of 2500 sets!
#132076 $118
Nutcracker
Doll “Clara’s
Dream” 5pc./8”
The exceptionally tall, lithe form of this magical
doll is only the first thing that catches one’s eye;
the period artwork and glittery texture elevate
it head and shoulders above most five-piece
nesters. Made in St. Petersburg, home to
Tchaikovsky, composer of the Nutcracker Suite,
this unusual doll captures
the flavor of a 19th
Century Russian
performance of
The Nutcracker
Ballet.
#155053-T
$80
Spinning
Top 3”
Widely assorted (no 2 alike).
#900020
$5
Christmas
Lapel Pin
2.5”x1.3”
#400004-C
$8
Woodburned
Father Frost Doll 7pc./8”
This woodburned Santa, made in our
workshop in St. Petersburg, has a gift for
everyone in his bag. A classic Russian
Christmas doll at an excellent
value for the size and quality of
workmanship.
#133073
$48
Carved Christmas
Doll 5pc./6”
Artist Sergei Koblov uses relief
carving and water colors to make
these Christmas figures take on
a life of their own.
#131056
$45
Christmas Joy Nesting Top 3pc./5”
An entirely new idea from Golden Cockerel: spinning
tops that nest! Each of the 3 pieces in this set actually
spin! A rare find for the collector of spinning
tops, nesting dolls, Father Frosts, and Santas,
not to mention lovers of the recherché and
amusing. W/ ring stand.
#900053
$29
Christmas
Doll 5pc./3”
Old World Christmas Doll 7pc./8”
#131050
This colorful nesting set evokes a taste of Old World charm
and the spirit of Christmases past in its portrayal of Santa
$16
(or Father Frost, if you prefer),
the Snow Maiden, and happy
children enjoying all that’s good
about the holidayseason
and winter time.
#131075
$90
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Madonna
& Child
#317201
$18
30
Peasant
Maiden
#319014
$15
Father Frost
#319015 $15
Nativity - Western
#317501 $18
Wooden Church w/Icon, 7”
Inspired by centuries-old Russian
churches, this unique treasure is designed
and crafted by a Russian artist in Sergiev
Posad. The linden wood spires feature
golden onion domes and brass crosses.
Panels open to reveal a beautiful icon in
gold tone frame. The handpainted inscription
reads “Believe in one God the Father...”
#500012 $60
Peasant Man #319013 $15
Handpainted
Wooden Egg
Ornaments
3”
Nativity - Byzantine
#317502 $18
Bird of
Happiness
Ornament 4”
Carved from just
two pieces of pine wood, and
believed to bring good luck,
this bird is the product
of an ancient peasant craft.
Works year round!
#319900
$10
Hand Carved
Ornaments from
Bogorodskoye,
Russia, 4.5”
These Christmas ornaments are
beautifully hand carved, assembled,
and painted in bright Russian folk
costumes. They offer a touch of
Old World Charm and nostalgia
to your tree. Colors and designs
are assorted.
Russian
Winter Landscape
Brooch 1.2”x2”
In unbelievable detail, our
landscape brooch brings you
the essence of the Russian
countryside after a heavy
snow. A wearable masterpiece,
all handpainted; you’ll get
lots of compliments!
#403023-C $18
Menorah
Brooch
1.2”x2”
Hanukkah comes to
light on this small
oval brooch.
#407006
$12
Angel
Musicians
Brooch 1”x2”
A celestial orchestra plays in a Byzantine
mode! Modeled after Orthodox-style
stained-glass, this brooch reflects
a centuries-old art style.
#407012 $15
Icon Doll w/Cut Out Windows
7pc./9”
This nesting doll is cleverly designed so that every
other doll serves as an art frame for the doll within it.
The carving reminds one of a cathedral window;
beautiful and poignant icons radiate from within.
The ever-popular icon of St. George on his white charger
appears on the back. Beautiful iconography accented
with fine gold foil trim make this doll a true show piece.
#170075 $200
Icon Glitter Doll 7pc./8”
Limited edition of only 100! The Abramov family
of Sergiev Posad specializes in icon dolls, and the application
of a glittery paint that makes this doll shine with a fiery aura.
A doll of very fine quality, it features Vladimir Mother of God,
followed by Christ, St. Nicholas (patron saint of Russia),
Apostles Peter and Paul,
and Archangels
Michael and Gabriel.
#173074 $120
Nativity Lapel Pin 2.2”x1.5”
Carry the Nativity with you. This pin depicts
Mary with baby Jesus, Joseph, a Wise Man,
alittle lamb, and a dove.
#400007 $20
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of back
Baby Jesus Doll 5pc./4”
Handpainted with bold bright colors are Joseph, Mary,
a wiseman, a shepherd, and Baby Jesus. Kids love this
matryoshka as they re-create the nativity for
themselves all season! They especially
delight in finding the wee little
baby as the smallest piece
in the set. And not
just children love
this item--it’s a great
find for nativity set
collectors.
#174051
$20
Noah’s Ark Doll 5pc./6”
Each doll in this set is crowded
with a boat full of creatures,
great and small. Noah
and wife recover
the dove with olive
branch, and
hope is renewed.
A rainbow crosses
the top of
every piece.
#174054 $70
Nativity
Thimble
#900000 $14
Manger Scene Doll 7pc./6”
When unnested, this doll becomes your
Christmas nativity set, and
the included manger bearing
Baby Jesus
(the smallest doll)
serves as the focal
point.
#174073
$70
Nativity Doll
5pc./5”
When unnested, this doll
becomes your Christmas
nativity set: the manger scene,
the shepherds, the wisemen, an
angel, a camel. Certainly
a holiday favorite!.
#174052
$54
Nativity Doll 7pc./8”
Quite a remarkable blend of woodburning, painting, and
metallic foils makes this doll a true work of art. The artist has
an exact, inimitable hand. A doll that will help you celebrate
Christmas year-round, it unfolds to tell a miraculous story:
the nativity in the manger unfolds to startled shepherds,
wisemen on a journey, Joseph leading Mary on a donkey into
Bethlehem, the annunciation, a lamb,
and a dove. This will be your most
prized Christmas decoration,
the centerpiece of your
holiday mantle.
#174074
$190
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Rooster
Girl Doll 8pc./6”
Our classic reproduction of the original
matryoshka is a timeless treasure
and favorite among collectors.
She comes with a color
brochure offering historical
perspective. #1 Bestseller!
Limited to 2500.
#114082 $80
Matryoshka’s Journey
The first nesting doll was born in the 1890s in a toy
workshop in Abramtsevo, near Moscow. Founded by
a patron of the arts, the workshop brought together
a handful of professional artists and highly skilled
craftsmen devoted to the production and preservation
of peasant folk toys. In this atmosphere of creativity,
one artist-toy maker team hit upon a novel idea:
What better way to represent a peasant family than with
a wooden doll that opens up, revealing a series of nested
figures inside? The first doll was a girl. They named her
Matryoshka. A century later, in 1993, Golden Cockerel
founded a nesting doll workshop in St. Petersburg,
Russia, based on the same ideals. Our workshop is
a joyful place, bustling with artists at work, creating
likenesses of their own smiling faces. We create
thousands of nesting dolls of original design
each year, then ship them to our mail order
headquarters in scenic Boone, North Carolina,
from which point the dolls travel in all directions
to find good homes. Golden Cockerel is pleased
to take part in Matryoshka’s journey around
the world and through history. We invite
custom orders and special requests.
We make custom
nesting dolls.
Let us make
one for you!