{"product_id":"vintage-russian-matryoshka-couple-man-with-mustache-and-woman-with-flowers-bold-striped-and-polka-dot-backs","title":"Vintage Russian Matryoshka Couple - Man with Mustache and Woman with Flowers, Bold Striped and Polka Dot Backs","description":"\u003cp\u003eCharming, bold, and full of folk character — this vintage \u003cstrong\u003eRussian matryoshka couple\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wonderfully expressive pair of hand-painted nesting doll outer shells. The two figures complement each other perfectly and make a delightful display together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eman\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dashing mustachioed fellow in a \u003cstrong\u003ered vest with white shirt buttons\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003eblack belt with a bold yellow buckle\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eblue and cream striped trousers\u003c\/strong\u003e — all topped with a dark brown pointed hat. His expression is warm and jovial with a broad smile and a fine handlebar mustache. The reverse shows a bold \u003cstrong\u003egraphic striped back\u003c\/strong\u003e in red, blue, and cream with a cream and gold band at the neck — very graphic and modern in feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis companion, the \u003cstrong\u003ewoman\u003c\/strong\u003e, is equally charming — rosy-cheeked and smiling in a \u003cstrong\u003epale blue polka dot headscarf\u003c\/strong\u003e with a white apron dress, holding a sweet \u003cstrong\u003ebouquet of pink and green flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e. The reverse of her doll shows a \u003cstrong\u003epale blue polka dot and striped back\u003c\/strong\u003e with red dot hem band — a lovely complement to her partner's bold stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Russian matryoshka couple — two outer shell figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMan: mustachioed figure in red vest, yellow buckle belt, blue striped trousers, brown hat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoman: rosy-cheeked figure in blue polka dot headscarf, white apron, holding flower bouquet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold graphic striped back on man's doll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolka dot and striped back on woman's doll\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach doll is hollow and opens at the waist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately  6\" tall each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage condition — paint shows honest age wear; both figures solid and opening well (see photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful display pair for lovers of Russian folk art, matryoshka collectors, or anyone who appreciates the bold graphic quality of vintage folk painting. Displayed together they make a charming vignette. One of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ro and Bettes Attic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43405161726011,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/0296\/6843\/files\/IMG_1389.jpg?v=1775329653","url":"https:\/\/ro-and-bettes-attic-2.myshopify.com\/products\/vintage-russian-matryoshka-couple-man-with-mustache-and-woman-with-flowers-bold-striped-and-polka-dot-backs","provider":"Ro and Bettes Attic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}