Tuesday 19 May 2009

Making Russian Nesting Dolls


Ever wondered why there is such a variation with prices of Russian nesting dolls?
Like everything, you get what you pay for - both in quality and labour.
Many cheaper imitations are called Russian dolls but are actually made in China or India. These sets are certainly acceptable for the price but you will find that the wood used is usually unseasoned and will crack more easily when put into centrally heated rooms.

The painting of the dolls is often naive and coated more thickly.
You can usually tell the quality of a doll by the detail and precision of the painted faces.
View
this video showing the skill and time involved to handcarve authentic doll blanks and that is before they are even painted!
The sets sold at
More Than Gifts are handmade and handpainted in Russia. The exception to this are nesting sets that we purchased from a Fairtrade co-operative in India. We are proud of the quality of our Russian dolls and know that they will not disappoint.

We also offer personalised sets to commemorate special occasions and these become wonderful keepsakes to remember a special occasion.
We also sell many customised sets to businesses who want a novel way to advertise their business.


Saturday 2 May 2009

Personalised Children's Gifts

Children love having their name on gifts to make them extra speical.

We are pleased to add personalised name plaques, clocks and bedroom sets to our range of handcrafted products.

The name plagues can also include personal messages and dates as well as the child's name.

Many designs available.