Description: AKTA Dalahemslojd Tillv. Erik Pell Swedish Wood Carved Dala Horse Red Floral Measurements (appr.): 7" tall and 4.5" wide (legs) Pine wood, handcrafted/ hand-painted If you are looking for an iconic Swedish symbol, then look no further than Dala horses (Dalahäst in Swedish). The small wooden horse figurines are a traditional gift in Sweden for weddings, births, anniversaries, graduations or opening ceremonies. They are also a popular souvenir for tourists.Dala horses are traditionally made in Dalarna, a densely forested region in central Sweden, which has a long history in the wood industry. The horses have their origins in the 17th century when residents carved the wooden figurines to pass the time during the cold winter nights. Traditionally, Dala horses are painted red and lovingly decorated with a painted saddle and bridle. They come in all colours and sizes, from clear varnish to pink, in the national colours of Sweden or in individual designs for special occasions.There are nine steps to production. First, the boards (pine planks) are planed, then the figurine shapes are outlined and a band saw used for the first rough cut, followed by the finer detail. The final three-dimensional shape is carefully hand-carved - around 50 experienced wood carvers from the region carve the figurines at home for Grannas A Olsson Hemslöjd.To finish the Dala horses, they are initially dipcoat-primed, then checked, puttied and sanded with sandpaper before being given a final coat in the dip tank. The decoration in traditional “kurbits” style is a detailed painting with floral elements, this is delicate work and is done by hand using oil paints. Finally, the Dala horses are sealed with a clear coat. Thank you so much, Eva.
Price: 38 USD
Location: Erie, Colorado
End Time: 2025-01-04T21:12:36.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Animal Class: Horse
Material: Wood
Country/Region of Manufacture: Sweden
Handmade: Yes
