Striped-Scarf Matryoshka Doll With Floral Paisley Belly

A single matryoshka nesting doll stands upright with a round face, big dark eyes with lashes, small lips, and short dark hair with wavy bangs. Her headscarf is filled with bold diagonal stripes, and a striped collar sits just below her chin. The wide belly of the doll is packed with swirling paisley curls, leaf-like shapes, lacy flower clusters, and rows of small dots. A band of vertical stripes runs along the bottom edge. Because the designs range from big open stripes to tiny curly sections, this page works well for mixed ages. Try using one color family for the scarf stripes, then picking three or four contrasting shades for the flowers and swirls on the apron. Fine tip markers or sharp colored pencils will help in the tiny paisley areas. It is a nice pick for a quiet craft hour or a lesson on Russian folk art.