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The origin of the Dalahorse can be traced back to the lumberjacks log cabins as early as the 18th century. They would sit around the open fires during winter evenings, relaxig by carving figures from odd pieces of wood. The popular choice was the horse, which represented the most valuable animal they had, both in the forestry and the farm. These horses were brought home to the children who treasured their toys. During the 19th century it became custom to paint the horses in the richly colored flower patterns of the Dala paintings. The horses were later used for bartering. The wooden horses came originally from the Mora villages of Vattnäs, Risa, Bergkarlås and Nusnäs. In 1928 the brothers Nils and Jannes Olsson took up the handicraft. Nils was 15, Jannes 13 years old. Since then the genuine Dala horses have been made here in the workshop. In surrounding villages many people are fully occupied with carving horses to be collected and delivered to Nusnäs, where decorating takes place.
Product Code: DA12002
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