As all of our nesting dolls, this one is handcrafted in the heart Russia. It is handturned from linden wood and then handpainted by a professional nesting doll artist. It is a typical nesting doll, and each smaller piece of the set fits into the next larger one. Each doll is coated with 3-5 layers of crystal clear lacquer, and the tallest one is signed by artist.

This nesting doll set portrays a gorgeous Russian Grand Duchess.

GRAND DUCHESS

A Grand Duchess is the wife of a grand duke or a woman who rules a grand duchy in her own right. The title of Grand Duchess is currently used by the female sovereigns of Luxemburg.

Grand Duchess is also the traditional translation of the title velikaia kniaginia, which was given to daughters and granddaughters of a Russian Tsar. It can also be translated Grand Princess. This title was also given to the wives of sons and grandsons of the Tsar where it was considered an actual title not just a courtesy title. Several grand duchesses in Russia ruled after their husband's death in their own right.

The title Grand Duchess is held by one of the following people: