August 13th, 2010
Friday Finds are bringing babushkas back
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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 ;)
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!
Oh! I love these! My husband got me a set of stacking dolls that I absolutely LOVE.
Haha when I was little after a bath my mom would wrap me up and my parents would call be their little babushka.
the sticker and craft bag set is adorable. perfect for a little package! (i second the tattoo idea!)
I love the colors in the first print.
those are so cute and fun and random and lovely and basically i’m a fan.
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/
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
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.
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
This post makes me smile. Have you downloaded the Matryoshka iPhone app? It’s definitely amusing. :)
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!
love the stickers. so cute!
I love them :) Is Baba your grandma or grandpa? I’ve never heard that used before. Neat!
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 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 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!!
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 :)
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?!
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.
I just like that word: babushka! So much fun to say and type; the fact that the dolls are cute is just a bonus.
Love these! Especially the first print.
I love these! Especially the laptop sleeve – too cute.
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!
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 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.