Dala horse

During the 19th century, it became custom to paint the wooden horses with richly coloured floral patterns, similar to the Dalecarlian paintings that decorated furniture and interior walls. Those who travelled around the country to sell products of the cottage industry—like baskets, grindstones, and wooden casks—added the Dala horses to their selection of goods.

Have you seen those white and black wooden horses you can get at Ikea ? You know the ones — they are next to the vases and fake flowers, right before you hit the warehouse area. Ya, those ones.

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Illustration about Symbol of Sweden traditional Dala, Dalecarlian horse - Christmas style. Illustration of dala, dalecarlian, hand - 47040433

Few weeks ago I saw on facebook a hand made creation, a bunting made by little fabric Dala horses.I left my comment asking for an order and the lovely Anna {the person that made the garland}, decid…

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The Dalecarlian horse or Dala horse is a traditional carved, painted wooden horse statuette originating in Swedish province Dalarna. In the old days the Dala horse was mostly used as a toy for children; in modern times it has become a symbol of Dalarna, as well as Sweden in general.

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