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	History of the Dalecarlian Horse (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Wooden horses have been for sale in fairs for at least 400 years, but the today decoration is from from 19th century, with its roots in 'kurbits' painting from 18th century.
		Dalecarlian pedlars bought dozens of wooden horses to be used as payment during their sales trips for food and accomodation.
		He used the pattern to draw the outline of the horses on a suitable piece of timber and then sawed them from a block ready to be carved.This gave each horse a basic size and shape which the carver then completed by hand.
	www.grannas.com /eng/history.htm (1178 words)

	Swedish symbols (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Horses has always been a symbol of the mysterious beyond, they seemed possessed of an inherent holiness, and in Nordic mythology they were the property of the gods.
		Dalecarlian horses are spread all over the world, and many of them come from the company founded by the olsson brothers in Nusnäs.
		Our horses has become a symbol of Sweden and the children and grandchildren of Nils an Janne Olsson are today carrying on the venerable tradition of wood carving started many years ago in the deep forests of Dalecarlia.
	www.lindalv.skola.kungsbacka.se /Projekt/sweden/symbols.htm (315 words)

	Amanadshops -Dalecarlian horses (Read more)
		The Vikings brought small and very strong horses on their ravages, but also in everyday work a good horse would mean a great difference.
		In front of the fireplace the husband is carving a horse from a single piece of wood using only a simple knife.
		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 each horse.
	www.amandashops.com /stories/dalamore.html (450 words)

	Science Fair Projects - Dalecarlian horse
		The Dalecarlian horse, sometimes symbolizing Sweden, is a red painted wooden horse with white and blue stripes (characterizing harness) forming an artistic pattern.
		It is also a famous symbol of the Swedish province of Dalecarlia.
		It is said to be Odin's horse Sleipner, but unlike Spleipnir it does not have eight legs.
	www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Dalecarlian_horse (262 words)

	www.risbecker.se (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		This colorful handcarved wooden, horse was an early sample of dreams of wealth and happiness by the farmers in the province of Dalecarlia, north of Stockholm.
		The horse was a sign of success, so the horseowners were held in high reverence.
		No wonder then that during the autumn and winter evenings people were dreaming of the day, when they could afford a horse of their own and thus they carved their dream and painted it in the colours we recognize from religious paintings in many churches on the Swedish countryside.
	www.risbecker.se /give.shtml (486 words)

	Dalecarlian horse -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		It is also a famous symbol of the Swedish province of (Click link for more info and facts about Dalecarlia) Dalecarlia.
		The somewhat odd shape of the horse is said to be derived from the clocks industry in the region.
		The horses were originally made of the cutoff corners when making the round clock face.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/D/Da/Dalecarlian_horse.htm (73 words)

	Runic alphabet - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		However, the use of runes persisted for specialized purposes, mainly in Scandinavia and in rural Sweden until the early 20th century (used mainly for decoration as Dalecarlian runes and on Runic calendars).
		Named after the Swedish province Dalecarlia (see Dalecarlian language), the Dalecarlian runic script is an alphabetic script influenced by both long-branch and short-twig runes.
		There are other varieties of the Younger Futhark, in particular the Edward-script which can be considered as a variant of the Dalecarlian runes (see Image of Edward-script).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Futhark (3302 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		A famous symbol of the province is the Dala horse or Dalahästen, a painted and decorated wooden horse.
		The Vasa race, a cross country skiing race over 85 km, is held annually, on the first Sunday of March, between Sälen and Mora, in commemoration of King Gustav I of Sweden of the House of Vasa.
		Blazon: "Azure, two Dalecarlian Arrows Or in saltire point upwards pointed Argent and in chief a Crown of the first."
	www.informationgenius.com /encyclopedia/d/da/dalecarlia.html (186 words)

	Mora kommun
		When people hear the word “Mora” they tend to think of knives, clocks and wooden horses, which was how it all began.
		After the Swedish flag, the Dalahäst (Dalecarlian horse) is the most recognisable symbol of Sweden.
		It is still manufactured in Nusnäs, where the two largest producers of wooden horses can be found.
	www.mora.se /work.html (224 words)

	Horse Wood Carving
		Reproduction of the leader horse from a Muller carousel.
		Brian recently finished a carousel horse and we are pleased to present it to you.
		This mask of a horse head is about 11" x 7".
	www.horse101.com /topics/Art/art_horse_woodcarvings_html (1115 words)

	Titan keikomi - Travel trip to Sweden, in Scandinavia : wooden horses workshops in Nusnas, Dalecarlia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The three family workshops where is made the little Dalecarlian horse which is the embleme of Sweden are located in Nusnäs.
		At first, the little Dalecarlian horse was only a small ornament or a kids toy.
		Today, Dalecarlian horses still come from family workshops, but their production is now semi-industrial : the work is segmented and each worker has only a few gestures to do.
	titan-keikomi.freezee.org /photo/voyage.php?pays=sweden&photo=5 (214 words)

	The Dalecarlian horse - History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The beginning ï The horse as a symbol ï The dalecarlian paintings ï Over the world
		Horses, whether used for riding or carting, soon became valued as a means of transport and were seen as a symbol of strength, courage, loyalty, wisdom and dignity.
		Horses were also a symbol of the mysterious beyond; they seemed possessed of an inherent holiness, and in Nordic mythology they were the property of the Gods.
	www.nohemslojd.se /english/sidor/history.shtml (174 words)

	Dala Horse Charm Gallery - The Interactive Horses Directory (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Iron Horse Motorcycle Lodge Cabins & Campground, a...
		And the horse went like lightning, with eyes like balls...
		Dala horses, stylized wooden folk toys that are hand-painted red with a flower-patterned saddle.
	horses.biglemon.info /index.php?k=dala-horse-charm-gallery (667 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		In Sweden we dance around the midsummer pole, which I thought was very weird in the beginning.
		The Dalecarlian horse:The real Dalecarlian horse-the symbol of Sweden -is manufactured in only one place on earth, in the little village Nusnäs by the Lake Siljan in Dalecarlia Sweden.
		The Dalecarlian horse is a wooden horse with patterns on it.
	hem.passagen.se /s1a/violetaa.html (252 words)

	TrekEarth \| Little Horses of Dalecarlia Photo
		English:It's in Nusnäs that you'll find the factories where the famous little Dalecarlian horse is made...
		Well, Nusnäs is of course a must if visiting Dalecarlia and you show the multitude of horses at this place very well.
		I most have somewhere a picture with a repetition of unequally sizes horses.
	www.trekearth.com /gallery/Europe/Sweden/photo72447.htm (815 words)

	Ernst and the swedish dala horse
		which is hand-made in Sweden known as "Dalahästen" or in English as "The Dalecarlian Horse".
		Hundreds of years ago, this horse was first crafted as a "symbol of peace" or "good fortune" and the swedish people would have this horse in their homes
		If you have never seen or heard of this special little horse before, I invite you to visit The Symbol of Sweden where you can read about the full history on this special creature, see how this horse is handcrafted and much more!
	web.telia.com /~u66015541/claw/ernst_sweden.html (278 words)

	BEST swedish horse (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The Swedish exhibition architect had the brilliant idea of erecting a huge Dala horse outside the Swedish...
		Horse Candy Dala Horse Ornaments Dala Horse Cotton Afghan Dala Horse...
		The original Dala Horse (Dalahäst) has been around for many centuries, and probably was created by Swedish woodcutters in the province of...
	4-informationoverview.com /horse-racing/swedish-horse (205 words)

	Prescott Real Estate - Lindquist Realtors - Homes, Lots, and Land in Prescott, Arizona (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Established in 1981 by Fred Lindquist, Lindquist Realtors is located in the Historic downtown area at the corner of Gurley Street and Mt.Vernon.
		Fred chose the sturdy little work horse from the folk culture of Scandinavia as our symbol.
		The Dalecarlian Horse represents good luck, and was first carved in the early 1800's in Sweden.
	www.lindquistrealtors.com /who/who.html (162 words)

	Art and Technique of Scandinavian-Style Woodcarving: Step-by-Step Instructions and 40 Patterns for Flat-Plane Projects
		Harley Refsal an internationally recognized carver who has been decorated by the King of Norway for his contributions to Norwegian culture shows you how to create many of your own Scandinavian style, flat-plane carvings.
		With Refsal's step-by-step instructions plus a knife and a gouge or two you will learn to bring to life a traditional figure and a Dalecarlian horse.
		The new book has added a section on carving and finishing the Dalcarlian Horse - the classic horse carved in Sweden for almost two centuries.
	www.foxchapelpublishing.com /productdetails.cfm?PC=1225 (505 words)

	A reminder for those attending the Pub Conference July 21
		Please remember that the hand carved, hand painted and completely free of charge Dalecarlian horse will only be given to those who have posted at least once in the European forum since it started.
		The number of people who have qualified for the Dalecarlian horse remain at a measly 19.
		I shall be attending the Pub Conference on the 21st.
	www.webmasterworld.com /forum18/250.htm (551 words)

	corporate event management sweden
		One can start from the top of the enchanted region of Lapland, where the snow-covered mountains and plains not only entice skiers and mountaineers, but also house the world famous Ice Hotel.
		Travelling toward the middle of Sweden, why not stop in Dalarna and visit Santa World, the home of Father Christmas and drop by the village of Nusnäs, the only place in the world where the symbol for Sweden, the Dalecarlian Horse, is manufactured.
		The archipelago of the royal city of Stockholm is beyond comparison and the Kingdom of Crystal in Småland, which was home to a large number of New World emigrants, is simply not to be missed.
	www.lvsevents.co.uk /corporate-event-management-sweden.htm (781 words)

	DrunkenBlog: Comment on The Cow has gone to Stockholm (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		These types of hand-carved and hand-painted wooden horses are called Dalahästar (or Dalecarlian horse in English).
		They are originally from a district called Dalarna in the middle part of Sweden and has nothing to do with Stockholm, though it's often something the souvenir shops love to sell of course.
		Affectionately known as 'Little Sweden USA', Lindsborg was settled by Swedish immigrants in the late 19th century, and has retained an incredible amount of charm, and of course offers a 'smorgasbord' of all things Swedish.
	www.drunkenbatman.com /cgi-bin/mt/mt-comments.cgi?entry_id=608 (363 words)

	WLRA - Dala Horse
		Photograph provided by Jerry and Mary Ince, my good-natured parents, who are apparently becoming quite comfortable posing beneath gargantuan concrete creatures of the northern plains (see also the buffalo, cow, and
		"This is a replica of the Dalecarlian Horse, hand carved in Mora, Sweden since the 1840's.
		It was built by the Mora Jaycees in 1971 and presented to this community as a reminder of their cultural heritage and as a tourist attraction.
	www.wlra.us /wl/wldala.htm (104 words)

	Figure Carving Books
		His name is so integrally linked with the revival of this carving style that it is rapidly becoming known as the "Refsal style." With a knife and just a gouge or two, the reader will learn to bring to life a typical Scandinavian figure called "Oskar" and traditional Delacarlian horse.
		Clear directions, front and side-view patterns, and step-by-step photographs show the reader exactly how to make a few simple, well-placed cuts, leaving large flat planes intact on the wood-carved figure.
		This is the figure carver's handbook that will be enjoyed by both the beginning and advanced carver.
	www.pinewoodforge.com /carving.books.html (520 words)

	Mora Grandfather Clocks (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Handcrafted Pine Ltd are a specialist clock manufacturer based in...
		OLSSON HEMSLÖJD NUSNÄS PRODUCTION Dalecarlian horses - Roosters - Wooden shoes - Dala grandfather clocks - Wall clocks...
		Grannas A. Olsson Hemslöjd AB - We produce Dalecarlian Horses, Roosters, Mora grandfather clocks, Wooden clogs decorated with
	www.clock-resource.com /32/mora-grandfather-clocks.html (222 words)

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		Steeple Chaser Bronze Horse Sculpture by HARRIET GLEN
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	Bob Prager's PI Objects
		The crook and flail was my submission to a "make something Egyptian" challenge.
		The Dalahast horse is my interpretation of the traditional Swedish Dalecarlian horse, a handicraft item.
		The flamethrower is a World War II-era flamethrower, in response to a "garden tool" challenge (a comment on the present state of my garden!).
	pi.pragerfamily.net /bobsobjects.html (375 words)

	Gopshus Hostel & Camp gard (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		If you stay at Lägergården in Gopshus you will find that there are many famous attractions within a short range from Gopshus.
		For example we can recommend a visit in Nusnäs, a village located just outside the city of Mora where you can get a first hand look at the making of the world-famous handmade Dalecarlian horse.
		Or perhaps pay a visit to the Zorn museum where you can see the exhibition of the famous painter Anders Zorn.
	www.gopshus.com /english/worthseeing.html (184 words)

	DALA HORSE DARK CHOCOLATES: Hemslojd Swedish Gifts (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		A box of uniquely shaped Dala horse chocolates is a wonderful gift for all your favorite Swedes.
		The milk chocolate horses are filled with delicious caramel truffle; the dark chocolates with Dalecarlian Punch Truffle.
		A perfect size for stocking stuffers and hostess gifts.
	www.hemslojd.com /Merchant2/merchant.mvc?page=HEM/PROD/7997 (61 words)

	Handmade Swedish Gifts - Links - Autumn Gallery Handmade Swedish Gifts
		Elde USA is the Exclusive US distributor of Bengt Elde art and giftware, serving discriminating customers throughout the United States by providing quality Swedish gifts based on Bengt Elde original artwork.
		We carry such items as the famous Dala horse, other Dalecarlian crafts, Pippi Longstocking articles, clogs, Midnightsun Designs - The finest handmade crystal and art glass created by master glassblowers in page using this information : Ingrid's Swedish Gifts. Online catalogue of handmade swedish gifts. Handmade Swedish gifts.
		We carry such items as the famous Dala horse, other Dalecarlian crafts, Pippi Longstocking articles, clogs, kitchen ware, pins, keychains, clothes and much more.
	www.autumngallery.net /links_handmadeswedishgifts.html (1521 words)

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