# DIY Matryoshka Dolls These Painted Treasures Make for the Ultimate Customizable Gift By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-11-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-matryoshka-dolls References: [nowtoronto](http://www.nowtoronto.com/lifestyle/story.cfm?content=172420) & [thedrakehotel](http://www.thedrakehotel.ca/) An old Russian favorite is making a comeback in time for the jolly holidays in the form of matryoshka dolls. The various dolls that stack inside one another are now available with a [cute DIY twist](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/painting-kit-easter-edition): you can paint them however you please. This makes for the ultimate customizable holiday present. Exercise your creative abilities by painting your family members on each of them or even your [favorite rockstars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keiichi-tanaami-1) (maybe David Bowie?) on the surface. These little DIY matryoshka dolls are available at Toronto's hotbed for culture, the [Drake Hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivia-rodrigo-x-fc-barcelona) in the Drake General Store. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customizable Matryoshka Dolls:** Opportunity for personalized and unique gifts through DIY painting of matryoshka dolls. - **DIY Crafts:** Growing interest in creative and hands-on activities like painting matryoshka dolls. - **Cultural Revivals:** Resurgence of traditional crafts like matryoshka dolls as a nostalgic and unique gift option. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art and Craft Supplies:** Increased demand for DIY painting kits and accessories for matryoshka dolls. - **Gift and Novelty:** Opportunity to offer customizable and unique matryoshka dolls as bespoke gifts. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Hotels and cultural destinations can tap into the trend by offering DIY matryoshka doll kits and workshops. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [DIY Embroidery Ornaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-stitched-ornament-kits.md) - [Cyclical Life-Themed Russian Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-dolls-1.md) - [Giftable Customized Figurines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-yourself-funko.md) - [Personalized Christmas Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-me-ornaments.md) - [Customized Numeric Paintings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-by-numbers-customized.md) - [Artful Holiday Ceramics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunia-projects-holiday-collection.md) - [Holiday Crafting Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculpd.md) - [Artful Collectible Figures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fisherprice-little-people-x-andre-saraiva.md) - [DIY Monster Pops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-pops.md)