This Turnip story nesting doll was hand-carved by folk artist Sergei Koblov. Koblov doesn't just carve out particular accents but instead uses relief carving to etch out the entire scene on the dolls, creating a unique effect. The Enormous Turnip carved nesting doll shows each character from the classic Russian folk tale tugging on the shirttail of the next character. The innermost piece is a little carved mouse eating cheese, as it is with the mouse's help that the turnip is finally harvested. Koblov uses non-toxic, vegetable-based dyes for his work; this gives them a pleasant natural feel. You'll find a photo of Koblov and his teammates on the bottom of the largest doll. Like his work? Look for others by him in our Designs by Koblov collection.