| It was in the small log-cabins deep in the forest
during the long winter nights in front of log fire that the
forerunner of the Dalahorse was born. |
| Using simply tools, generally only a knife,
toys were carved for the children. |
| The fact that many horses were made was only natural,
because the horse to them was invaluable. |
| A trusty friend and worker who could pull
grate loads of timber from the forest during the winter months
and in the summer could be of just as much use on the farm. |
| In the older days the Dalahorse was mostly
a toy for children, but nowadays it is a Symbol for
the kingdom of Sweden |
| The earliest reference of wooden horses for sales
is from 1624, -nearly 400 years ago! |
| The pattern of today is about 150 years and it
reflects a style of painting known as "Kurbits". |
| In the 19th century, Stickå-Erik Hansson
from Mora, introduced the technique of painting with two colours
in the same brush. Even today they paint in this traditional
way. |
| The horse of today is still a handicraft
article, made of pine, and at least nine different persons have
contributed with their skill to create the horse |
