"We started as a vendor on the flea market with one 4 table. Now we have thousands of customers in the U.S., Canada, Argentina, and other countries, design and manufacture more than half of the products we sell."
Alkota Russian Gifts and Collectibles
What is the history behind the Nesting Doll that you sell?
A nesting doll first appeared as a toy. Now it is one of the most recognizable products on the international market. It carries the popular womans name Matryona which means gender and pays tribute to the Russian woman, family and maternity.
What is your history of selling Russian gifts and collectibles?
We started as a vendor on the flea market with one 4 table. Now we have thousands of customers in the U.S., Canada, Argentina, and other countries, design and manufacture more than half of the products we sell.
How do your products differ from other Russian gifts and collectibles?
Our products differ in design, quality, and variety. Overwhelming majority of them is related to Russian history, jewels of Russian literature and folklore, as well as worldly known characters from the fairytales of international writers.
What are your best selling gifts? Collectibles?
Our best selling gifts and collectibles are mostly those which symbolize Russia, portray Russian people and tell about great Russian history.
What is your complete product line?
Our complete product line is a broad variety of hand carved, hand made and hand painted Russian crafts unique wooden gifts and collectibles.
Do you often feature artists from Russia with selling their items?
No.
What are the current best selling collectibles you sell?
Russian santas and Russian nesting dolls are the best collectibles we sell.
Are all your products imported from Russia?
Yes, they are.
Are your products safe for children?
Yes, our products are safe for children. In fact, some of our customers are childrens museums, specialized childrens stores.
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