Matryoshka dolls, also known as Russian nesting dolls, have inspired a number of creative stacking innovations. From matryoshka couture to giant matryoshka invaders, you'll see how this basic child's toy has been adapted into a number of very adult manifestations.
My favorite are the color-changing Matryoshka lamps, which provide a geeky modern alternative to a retro lava lamp. Which is your favorite?
Implications - Many designers are looking towards ethnicities to provide one-of-a-kind pieces that are fresh and exciting to shoppers. By incorporating cultural images, designers display a modern but traditional aesthetic that most may not have been exposed to. This approach displays the brand's international taste and their open minds when it comes to looking for inspiration.
11 Matryoshka Innovations
From Russian Nesting Doll Couture to Geeky Babooshkas:
Marissa Brassfield — Apr 26, 2009 — Art & Design
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High Fashion Russian Dolls
Vogue Russia Matrioshka Party
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Naughty Matryoshkas
Stripping + Nude Matryoshka
9
Stylish Slavic Stackers
Russian Dolls In Fashion
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Matryoshka Couture
Kenzo Dresses Living Dolls for Fall 2009
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Dolly Dress Up
Russian Matryoshka Doll Patterns Dominate Fall 2009 Runways
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Manga Matrioska Invaders
Smirnoff Black Milan Ad
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Human Matryoshka Dolls
Sony PlayStation 3 Ad
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Geeky Babooshka Dolls
The Matryoshkus Nero Set Teaches Data Sizes
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Political Matryoshka Dolls
SonntagsZeitung Ads Reveal Insight Into Media Personalities
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Matryoshka Lamps
‘Babushka' Light by Mathmos Design Studio
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Movie-Themed Matrioshkas
‘Star Wars' Nesting Dolls
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