Rainbow Russian Nesting Doll 5pc./4" The primary colors make up the first 3 dolls, then the remaining dolls feature colors obtained from mixing the primary colors. A cool color-teaching tool! It's fun to open up and try and guess what color the next doll will be. Russian artists at the Golden Cockerel workshop skillfully blend hand painting and decoupage to create this highly collectible nesting doll. Beware of shoddy low-quality dolls that do not stipulate "Made in Russia". This modern Russian doll comes from an impressive tradition. Invented in the 1890's, the Russian matryoshka has captivated collectors ever since. The traditional peasant girl with floral motif has now been joined by creative contemporary nesters like this one. A great nesting doll collection starter, priced to fit your budget and the perfect size to fit into a Christmas stocking or Easter basket! Buying for a child? This Golden Cockerel brand doll is painted with certified non-toxic paints and coated with a child-friendly water-based lacquer. But be mindful of the choking hazard!