he ubiquitous Russian nesting dolls or Matryoshkas have always been synonymous of Russian culture and have earned a place of pride in the long list of Russian handicrafts. Although there are different regions that have their own unique style of making these dolls, Babuskhas made in the Sergiev Posad, Semionovo and Polkholvsky Maidan styles are among the most popular of all. There are plenty of souvenir shops that sell these dolls. You could choose from the traditional ones that represent the Russian peasant woman or from modern variations of these dolls that are representative of popular culture.

You could choose from political figures like Obama and Putin or from pop icons like Michael Jackson and Britney Spears. You could also choose from cartoon characters like Tom and Jerry or the popular Walt Disney characters.

But if you're thinking out of the box, you could try from some items that are different yet attractive. Here's a list of things that are themed on nesting dolls.

Russian Doll Themed Earrings: These cute little nesting doll themed earrings are elaborately painted and can be considered to be exact miniatures of the original dolls. You could buy them in a wide variety of colors; from vibrant reds to rosy pinks and deep purples. Most ear rings are affordable and come within a price range of $2 to $5. You could also choose from metal types that range from sterling-silver to white-gold and even yellow gold.

Babushka Themed Jewelry Pendants: These whimsical and cute nesting doll pins are sure to bring a smile in everyone's face. Needless to say, these are for decoration only and do not come apart for nesting.

Nesting Doll Themed Cookie Cutters, Measuring Cups and Measuring Spoons: Searching for the perfect Mother's day gifts need not be a problem with these nesting doll themed cookie cutters and measuring spoons. The measuring spoons come in standard measuring sizes (1/4tsp- 1 tablespoon) and can be chosen from a wide variety of colors.

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