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Dala Horse figurines hand made in Sweden, available in
red, blue, white and black. Call for details and ordering information.
Hundreds of Years ago in Sweden, left over pieces of wood from carpenters were carved into shapes of horses, roosters and pigs for the children. Later a unique technique of painting with two colors on the same brush was used to paint bright colors on the animals. They became so popular the Dala animals are mass produced and considered a national icon of Sweden.
We have created several designs of the Dala Horse, Rooster and Pig. Each one can be ordered on any of our apparel or item offerings in our Boutique, in a choice of colors represented. Also, rosemaling, a form of decorative folk art created in Norway, can be added to the design for more traditional Scandinavian look.
To add to our Dala embroidery, we offer several books on the Dala horse and other popular folk stories about Scandinavian horses! Actual Dala horse made from wood and a special stuffed Dala Horse. See below for details.
The following designs can be combined or done with borders or without. The five colors for Dala horse are Red, Blue, Yellow, White and Black. The Pig comes in Pink and Rooster in Yellow. Rosemaling borders will match the color of the Dala. You may choose an item from our Boutique or let us know if you have an item you wish to have embroidered.
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| Color Dala horses with rosemaling | Dala horse with rosemaling | Alphabet with Dala | |
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Hickox, Rebecca
Set in a Swedish village long ago, Per and the Dala Horse is the charming tale of a young boy's quest to recover a golden chalice stolen by trolls. When an old farmer dies, he leaves all his worldly possessions to his three sons. The eldest inherits the farm. The middle son receives a fine riding horse. But Per, the youngest son, receives only a beautifully carved and painted wooden horse. The two elder brothers laugh at Per and his seemingly worthless wooden horse; but Per cherishes it, sure that it will one day prove useful. When the trolls steal the golden communion chalice from the village church, Per's two older brothers try unsuccessfully to rescue it. It is Per, with the help of his magnificent Dala horse, who is able to rescue the cherished stolen chalice. Yvonne Gilbert's stunning colored pencil illustrations are more vibrant than ever in this new edition of Per and the Dala Horse. Rebecca Hickox's spirited text makes this an enchanting picture book. Ages 4-9. Paperback. $12.95
Wargin, Kathy-jo
Located in Northern Europe and the North Atlantic, the Nordic Countries/Territories are comprised of Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and Aland. And while they may share a region and some traditions, each has its own distinct geography, history, and heritage. Explore Greenland where, contrary to its name, more than 80 percent of the land is covered by an ice cap. It is home to the polar bear, as well as walrus, reindeer, and seal. Stop off in Copenhagen, the capital city of Denmark--the statue of the Little Mermaid from Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale can be found near the harbor. Visit Sweden’s lively Jokkmokk Winter Market which draws visitors from around the world, or sample the tasty fare of a Swedish smorgasbord. D is for Dala Horse: A Nordic Countries Alphabet gives young readers an A-Z tour. Kathy-jo Wargin is the author of more than 30 books for children, including The Legend of Sleeping Bear. Her many awards include an IRA Children's Choice Award for The Legend of the Loon and an IRA Teacher's Choice Award for Win One for the Gipper. Kathy-jo lives in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Hardcover. $16.95
Brett, Jan
An exceptional picture book about Fritz, a sure-footed pony who finally gets the chance to shine in his own best way. Ages 3-8. Paperback. $7.99
Renne
The little Icelandic horse is chased from the herd by the black stallion. Winter comes and the snow starts to fall. Can the little horse save the day as the herd finds itself in danger? This charming tale introduces children to Norwegian fjord horses, and includes sidebars with interesting information for old children. Beautifully illustrated. Ages 6 - 10. Hardcover. $17.95
Just like the wooded Dala horse, this lovely 10" stuffed horse will bring a child's imagination to life! $25