We do attempt to get the best boxes and dolls directly from Russia. We do this by purchasing them from artists directly, through a partner in Moscow. We do research on the pieces that we purchase, and verify the authenticity of the piece. One means of doing this is by going directly to the artist, our partner is an artist. She contacts the artists about the piece and about their work in general. She selects the work and checks the quality.
You would be surprised at the variety of people who collect Russian lacquer miniature art and the nesting dolls, and their stories behind how they began. Some begin because the art expresses their already established love for Russian literature. For others it displays their love for Russian culture. For most collectors, it is the appreciation for the enormous talent that Russian art displays, and the joy that they receive from being able to look at the art daily.
Amber Jewelry
