Nils Olsson 

Firmly founded in Scandinavian folklore, the original Dalahäst were first created by Swedish woodcutters in the Dalarna province as gifts for their children. Come the 18th century, the addition of the distinctive painted decoration on the previously unpainted horses, gave way to the Dala Horses that we know and love today. A symbol of Swedish handicrafts, the Dala Horse is a beautiful gift given to friends and family around the world.