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The set nests perfectly from the largest doll at approximately 6\" tall down to the tiniest solid figure, all five pieces sharing the same beautifully coordinated decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003efront of each doll\u003c\/strong\u003e features a charming painted face with rosy cheeks, expressive eyes with long lashes, and a warm \u003cstrong\u003ered headscarf\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the body decorated in folk scenes — the larger dolls show a central roundel with a cheerful bird or animal figure surrounded by flowing botanical sprays in warm amber, red, and green. 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