The term identifies a specific product category available at a major retail corporation. These items consist of sets of hollow wooden figures that decrease in size and are placed one inside another. Typically, these figures depict traditional images and cultural themes.
The availability of such items at a widespread retailer provides accessibility to a cultural artifact, potentially fostering interest in related heritage and craftsmanship. These replicated items, while perhaps not originating from traditional sources, offer a low-cost introduction to folk art.
