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.
art of Julia Morrill that gets put on many products at zazzle.com/julia_art*
Dalarna Museum in Falun has an exhibition of Dala Horses from different parts of the region through the ages. The brightly painted hand carved wooden ‘Dala Horse’ has become a global icon associated with the whole of Sweden rather than purely Dalarna. These traditional wooden horses are still made in the village of Nusnäs outside Mora. You can watch horses being carved and painted there. Dala horses were originally carved by forestry workers when they sat around the fire at the end of a hard day’s work. They carved horses, because the horse was a faithful workmate in forest, field and meadow. They took these wooden horses home as toys for their children. In the 19th Century, it became common practice to paint the horses in traditional Dalarna patterns.
Ever wondered where the Swedish Dala horse got its name? Or who is behind the design? Find out the history of this traditional as well as how to carve your own.
Have you ever wondered why red wooden horses are associated with Sweden? Find out by reading the story behind the Dala horses and their popularity.
Ever wondered where the Swedish Dala horse got its name? Or who is behind the design? Find out the history of this traditional as well as how to carve your own.
A traditional souvenir from the Swedish region Dalarna.
From delicate dollhouses to globally recognized puzzles to small animal figurines, the vast variety of toys that have emerged from Sweden over time are more than just playthings.
Ever wondered where the Swedish Dala horse got its name? Or who is behind the design? Find out the history of this traditional as well as how to carve your own.
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Dalarna Museum in Falun has an exhibition of Dala Horses from different parts of the region through the ages. The brightly painted hand carved wooden ‘Dala Horse’ has become a global icon associated with the whole of Sweden rather than purely Dalarna. These traditional wooden horses are still made in the village of Nusnäs outside Mora. You can watch horses being carved and painted there. Dala horses were originally carved by forestry workers when they sat around the fire at the end of a hard day’s work. They carved horses, because the horse was a faithful workmate in forest, field and meadow. They took these wooden horses home as toys for their children. In the 19th Century, it became common practice to paint the horses in traditional Dalarna patterns.
Decoration of the Dala horse.
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The traditional base colour of the Swedish Dala Horse is orange, I've already mentioned that, but there is a big variety of colours to choose from these days. What about... Yellow. Dark blue. Baby blue. Pink! Yay! (yes, I own one of these! or course I do!) Orange horses, in funny positions. One out jogging,
