This nesting doll painted in Semionovo style describes Russian Santa - Ded Moroz (Father Frost), he has a granddaughter Snowmaiden (Snegurochka), they together bring presents for children. You can see a box with gift - a tiny matrioshka.
Semionovo is a small town located near Nizniy Novgorod, this region is known by old traditions of wood crafts. Now these old tradition are still alive and carefully cherished. These nesting dolls are produced at the "Semionov rospis" ("Semionovo painting") factory that actually organized individual crafters and artists. Each nesting doll is painted manually so each of them has its own individual spirit and aura.
4 pieces set, size 19 cm/7-3/4"
