Dala Horse
Dala Horse
Our rendition of a Dalecarlian horse or Dala Horse Traditionaly a carved and painted wooden statue from the Swdish province of Dalarna. Now a symbol of that area, and Sweden itself, it was originally a childs toy.. This colorful combination of bright colors combines the tradition of the region with the season. Finished 14” x 11”
This product is made with a technique known as candlewicking. Candlewicking is an old handwork technique from the 1800s, its name derives from the nature of the soft spun cotton thread, which was braided then used to from the wick for candles. Also known as white work, it is usually characterized by the use of white thread on white fabric. While any embroidery stitch can be used, candlewicking is set apart by its use of a variation of the French knot known as the colonial knot.
*This is a made to order product. Once purchased, one will be knotted and then shipped.
Original design
Threads are cotton
Cut, marked, stitched, stuffed, and finished by hand
Base is either bleached or non bleached 100% cotton muslin fabric measuring 14’ x 11’
Pillow filling is premium polyester fiber fill