Bright little Dala Horses.
Dalas are whittled from pine and handpainted with a kurbit saddle design
in Nusnas, Sweden (Dalarna province), just as they were 200+ years ago.
Today these traditional folk-art ponies are considered a symbol of Sweden.
Here is my little herd.
(The kids have Dala horsies too, but I didn't try to round those up for the photo shoot.)
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Linking to A Favorite Thing at Mockingbird Hill Cottage
I've seen these but did not know their origin. Very pretty!
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I had seen this horse design before too but didn't know the history behind it. How sweet. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteLovely Dalas! :) I too am quite the Dala fan.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous blog you have! I'm so glad you found me, because now I've found you too! I look forward to seeing more! xo Jennifer
ReplyDeleteThe Dala horses look very lovely in your display. Glad you shared, I didn't know what the horses were called.
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Claudia's Mockingbird Hill Cottage.
Joy
those are really pretty!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful treasures and it's nice to know the history of them. A favorite for sure!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info Gayle, always wondered what the history was behind these horses. I see they are quite popular in the crafty world at the moment, making an appearance on fabrics etc.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
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Claire :}
Very lovely little horses - and I learned something new too - thanks.
ReplyDeleteI always admire Dala horses, they look so cheerful and bright - yours a re lovely, thanks for sharing the photos and the info!
ReplyDeleteGill xx
Love your Dalas! I still have yet to find one. Hope to one day. :) XO Helena
ReplyDeleteMy young daughter bought an old Dala (real cheap) at a estate sale last spring. She really likes it! We even made a paper Dala horse garland for Xmas (idea from The Vintage Umbrella blog).
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! I do not own any, I think I will have to change that! Thanks for visiting me too!
ReplyDeleteI have a pattern to make Dala horses out of felt for Christmas ornaments! I love them! They are so charming!
ReplyDeleteOh I have one that was my Grandmother's! I never knew the history so thanks!
ReplyDeleteI adore these little guys.....love your collection!
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend, Heidi
These are delightful. I'd love a little herd of my own!
ReplyDeleteI can see why you love them - I think they are so charming.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining in this week!
xo
Claudia
I adore Dala horses. I inherited my mom's two Dala horses she picked up when she visited Sweden. Her fathers family was from Dalarna so they are very dear.
ReplyDeleteHappy weekend to you!
They are so pretty. Love the pop of red. Deb
ReplyDeleteAgreeing wholeheartedly with Deb -- love the red!
ReplyDeleteOh, what pretty Dala horses. I love their bright shiny red coats. I would love to visit Sweden someday. It's been so much fun finding bloggers from this beautiful country.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing, my sweet friend!
Have a lovely day.
Carolynn xxx
I must find me some of these cute little darlings.
ReplyDeleteJudy
You never cease to amaze me with your unique collections.
ReplyDeleteThey are super cute, I have never heard of them.
ReplyDeleteHappy New year!!!!
These are adorable. I have never seen them before. Thank you for visiting my blog. I have become a follower of yours and and i am looking forward to knowing you better.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Laura
vERY SWEET, i LOVE THINGS LIKE THAT..WOOD THATS PAINTED..HAPPY NEW YEARS. HAVE LOVELY DAY..WITH LOVE JANICE
ReplyDeleteThose are pretty and so cheerful looking. Thanks for sharing and the story behind them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the nice comment on the necklaces. Most of what I do in jewelry making, is self taught, with a lot of mistakes along the way. :)
We used to go to a Swedish Festival in Geneva, Illinois called Swedish Days. It's a little town with Swedish bakery, gift shop, tea room etc. These little horses and their likeness are everywhere.
ReplyDeleteBalisha
I didn't know that's what they were called.
ReplyDeleteYour little "herd" is lovely.
Red (my favourite colour)and white and green horses! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteVery nice to meet you,
Poppy
Your horses are darling. I learned something new today because I've never seen these horses before. I love the color! Thanks for dropping by my blog and leaving a comment. I hope you'll come visit again.
ReplyDeleteJust popping in for a cup of tea and to wish you all the very best for 2013
ReplyDeleteLovely photos - I have a few pieces of fabrics with these on too
Best wishes
Jenny
Dala horses always remind me of Solvang in California and Lindsborg in Kansas, two very special Swedish towns in the USA. Thanks for a visiting me today.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pieces! Love the flair of the painting of the saddles! Thank you for sharing more of your treasures with us, Gayle.
ReplyDeleteYour horses are so sweet and I love your header.
ReplyDelete~Clara
Love those little horses! So pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love them I once saw them on fabric. Don't remember where......
ReplyDeleteI've never seen these before. I love them. They're unique.
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