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Nusnäs: Home of the Dala Horse
It was in the small log-cabins deep in the forests during the long
winters nights in front of a log fire that the forerunner of the
Dala Horse was born. Using simple 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 great loads of timber
from the forest during the winter months and in the summer could
be just as much use on the farm. The earliest reference of wooden
horses for sale 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'. The horse of today is still a handicraft article,
made of pine. Today Nusnäs is the only producer.
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