This is the original Dala Horse from Nusnas, Sweden from the county of Dalarna. This traditional national symbol of Sweden is made of hand-carved wood and painted in the famous workshop of Nils Olsson which was founded in 1928. The wood is from the slow-growing pine forest around Lake Siljan, with only the best timber selected for carving into horses. This high-quality dala horse is a must have for anyone with Swedish heritage, and is a great gift for passing along your Swedish heritage and love of Sweden to the next generation. This red dala horse is 2" (5cm) long.
- NILS OLSSON - Nils Olsson dala horses are traditional hand-carved and painted wooden figurines originating from the Dalarna region in Sweden.
- TRADITION - Dala horses have become a symbol of Swedish folk art and are often associated with Swedish culture and heritage.
- SMALL AND CUTE - This 2-inch tall cute Dala horse is a miniature version of the traditional Swedish wooden figurine.
- HANDMADE - The craftsmanship involved in making Dala horses is highly detailed, with artisans using techniques passed down through generations.
- NILS OLSSON - Nils Olsson dala horses are traditional hand-carved and painted wooden figurines originating from the Dalarna region in Sweden.
- TRADITION - Dala horses have become a symbol of Swedish folk art and are often associated with Swedish culture and heritage.
- SMALL AND CUTE - This 2-inch tall cute Dala horse is a miniature version of the traditional Swedish wooden figurine.
- HANDMADE - The craftsmanship involved in making Dala horses is highly detailed, with artisans using techniques passed down through generations.