The Nesting Doll

Matryoshka dolls are wooden Russian dolls and the dolls are symbolic of fertility, with each doll representing a link in the chain of mothers passing on the family legacy through their child. The largest doll represents the matriarch, while the smallest is known as the ‘seed’ and represents the soul.

This mother got a Matryoshka doll tattoo that features a smaller version of herself inside, replicating the design of the real dolls. The tattoo is instantly recognizable and doesn’t require any explanation.