Swedish Horses
I thought I seen or owned a sample of most types of horse figurines, but when I walked into Cole and Emily's this weekend, I saw a new type.
Isn't it pretty? I love the colors. Emily says they are usually painted in summer-type colors. Makes sense when you consider how cold and dark Sweden is much of the year. I would want something bright and summery to cheer me up, too!
The horses are from the Dalarna region in Sweden and that is the area her father is from, hence the reason she has several in their home. The horses were originally red like this one because mines in the area bring out a red copper ore. Even the homes in that part of Sweden are painted red.
Swedish Dala horses!
Emily and Cole even have a pretty Dala horse napkin holder in their kitchen.
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