Unusually shaped Matryoshka doll

Wooden matryoshka dolls of unusual, egg-shaped form. This kind of matryoshka dolls is typical for the Voronezh region. The egg shape symbolizes the continuation of the family and the beginning of a new life. The painting of each doll is related to the traditional costume of a particular village near Voronezh. The outfit of most matryoshka dolls includes a headdress, such as a kokoshnik, as well as an apron, belt and breast jewelry.