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Two's a Trend: Matroyshka Measuring Cups

By Josh Friedland

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Worldwide Fred has updated the iconic matroyshka doll as a useful kitchen gadget. At right, Fred's M-Cups ($12.50 at perpetual kid) are a set of six plastic measuring cups that nest like the real Russian tchochkes. Anthropologie's version (left) -- a set of three Matroyshka Measuring Cups ($28) -- aim for a more traditional look, though they are dishwasher and microwave safe.

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