A Dala horse (Swedish: dalahäst) or Dalecarlian horse is a traditional carved, painted wooden statue of a horse originating in the Swedish province of Dalarna (Dalecarlia). The Dala horse …

The traditional Dala horse comes in every shape and size these days. Here’s a brief look at its origins through an interview with Chris Mosey, author of an earlier book on this most Swedish …

Oct 8, 2016 · One of the most iconic national symbols of Sweden: The Dalahäst (Dala horse). It is mostly colored in red, decorated with kurbits pattern, twisting plants and flowers. I have one on …

tail-free horse. It is thought that the Dala were first whittled out of wood by the fire during long cold Scandinavian nights. Lindsborg adopted the Swedish folk craft Dala as a symbol of identity …

The History of the Dala Horse. The image of the horse goes back thousands of years. The magic and mystique surrounding the horse inspired people to recreate their image in cave and rock …

Nov 23, 2024 · While much beloved, the Dala Horse is not a living, breathing breed, but a traditional carved, painted wooden horse statuette originating in the Swedish province …

Sep 24, 2024 · The Dalahäst, Dala horse or Dalecarlian horse (many names for the same thing) is a traditional carved and painted wooden statue of a horse. It all started in Dalarna, Sweden, …

Apr 13, 2011 · Today the village of Nusnäs, in Dalarna, is considered the home of the authentic Swedish Dala Horses. Over 250,000 Dala Horses are produced there every year. These …

Everyone knows what a genuine Dala horse should look like: hand carved from a single piece of wood and individually decorated in the rich traditional patterns of flowers and flourishes which …

Jul 25, 2011 · The Dala Horse is from a region called Dalarna but it is a popular souvenir all over Sweden. You can find horses and items and prints inspired by them everywhere in Stockholm, …