The Dala Horse

ISBN: 9789198463835

Utgiven: 2020-01-17

Format: Häftad

Språk: Engelska

Genre: Kulturhistoria och allmän humaniora

 
Swedish Icons is a series of short, simple and beautifully designed booklets about Swedish symbols. All with an interesting story to tell. Perfect size to bring and share with friends & family around the world. The history of the Dala Horse is a fascinating story about a simple piece of handicraft, carved by the fireside on dark winter evenings, that would become a symbol for Dalacarlia and for the whole of Sweden. This book seeks to provide an insight into the Dala Horse story and describe how this proud handicraft is still practised today. Swedish Icons' Vision: The simple, authentic stories we relate about Swedish icons help boost pride in our natural and cultural heritage and safeguard it for tomorrow's society.