Ever since I can remember, I have had a fascination with Russian Matryoshka dolls. I first came across them when a relative of my Russian-born grandmother’s brought them when he came to visit from Moscow. At 10 years old, I thought they were the greatest thing since sliced bread. I still have my first Matryoshka set on display in my room.

There’s been a recent trend that’s reintroduced the Matryoshka into mainstream products. They’ve cropped up everywhere, from bed spreads to pillows and even as jewelry. Here are some of my favorite Matryoshka products.

Russian Dolls coin purse Matryoshka purse

Matryoshka bedspread, $32                      The Littlest Matryoshka, $10.33

“Matryoshka” actually derived from the Russian female first name “Matryona”, which is traditionally associated with a fat and robust Russian woman. The first ones date to about 1890 and are said to be have been inspired from Japan.

Folk dessert plate set, $28                                         Nestina doll bank