Traditional Wooden Swedish Dala Horse - Red 2" (5cm) OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY: Dala horses have been produced in Sweden since the 18th Century and have long been part of Swedish tradition and history. Originally produced by farmers in the winter months, Dala horses have grown in popularity to become a national symbol of Sweden around the world HAND CARVED IN SWEDEN: Each Dala Horse is hand carved from slow growth pine harvested from the forest surrounding Siljan Lake in Sweden. Each and every horse is hand carved in the Nils Olsson workshop. After every carving, each horse is cured for several weeks to prevent cracking and splitting in the wood HAND PAINTED BY ARTIST: Every individual Dala Horse is hand dipped in bright red paint and then given a coat of primer. After drying, artists hand paint the saddle and harness in the traditional swedish style NO TWO DALA HORSES ARE IDENTICAL: Due to the carving and painting being done completely by hand, no two Dala Horses are exactly alike and often have unique differences shown in the wood from the carving or left by the artists brush SATISFACTION GUARANTEED: This Dala Horse has been imported direct from one of the oldest producers of Dala Horses Nils Olsson Hemslojd Ab in Sweden. The Olsson brothers started producing Dala horses in 1928 and their work has spread across the world since. We know you will enjoy and treasure this dala horse for years to come