Anyone else have/collect Dala Horses? Can I see?? ^-^

[Teddy]

I have a couple, I'll have to take a picture. I got mine when we visited Stockholm. They really do come in almost every color and size! I love them

I'd love to see yours! ^-^ If they weren't so expensive I'd have alot more. lol! I really want a powder blue one next I think. Or purple!

skyrocketneko: That's a pretty awesome tat! Where would you get yours, and how big? That one looks quite large.

[skyrocketneko]

I would probably get it on my chest somewhere, maybe above my right boob?  I'm not sure yet- I'd like it to be coverable, of course.  I wouldn't get it that big- probably 5 inches or so for the whole thing!

[CrystalJapan]

Gosh they are lovely, and very stylish!
it's very tempting to get my own for about the house.

[Navi]

Okay, well I think this one is my favorite..

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I couldn't exactly take it home though! 

I ended up buying the smaller red one in this pic at a thrift shop:

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They are pretty expensive though 

[Teddy]

I would probably get it on my chest somewhere, maybe above my right boob?  I'm not sure yet- I'd like it to be coverable, of course.  I wouldn't get it that big- probably 5 inches or so for the whole thing!

That sounds pretty good! I definitely agree that one you posted was way too big.

Okay, well I think this one is my favorite..

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I couldn't exactly take it home though! 

OMG, LOVE!!! <3

They are pretty expensive though 

Yes, they sure are. That's the only downside to collecting them!

[Wardah]

This dala horse thing reminds me of how I liked to collect Maneki Nekos before I got into collecting toys. They satisfied my desire to collect something cute while being something "adult". Eventually I got over my hangup of wanting to be "adult" that was keeping me from collecting toys but I am still fond of my Nekos even if I hardly buy them anymore.

[Nightbow]

Your collection is very pretty!

I'm sure you can find a traditional oldie of a Dalahäst in any swedish home.
...Well, except mine. But the next time I have money when going to a gift shop in our capital city, then I can finally get one of those nice yellow ones!

[skyrocketneko]

And mine, too! I feel like I should keep my eye open at thrift shops now for one for my home!

[flyawayraven]

Here's something neat for all you Dala collectors out there: Ursula K. LeGuin wrote a children's book featuring one that comes to life called A Ride on the Red Mare's Back ( http://www.amazon.com/A-Ride-Red-Mares-Back/dp/0531070794 ). Sadly it's no longer in print, but Amazon seems to have reasonably priced used copies.

That was how I first heard of Dala horses as a child because our local library had a copy of the book. I was happily surprised to learn later in life that they were a real thing (that sadly can't turn into actual horses :p )!

[Teddy]

This dala horse thing reminds me of how I liked to collect Maneki Nekos before I got into collecting toys. They satisfied my desire to collect something cute while being something "adult". Eventually I got over my hangup of wanting to be "adult" that was keeping me from collecting toys but I am still fond of my Nekos even if I hardly buy them anymore.

Maneki Nekos are so cute! I've always kind of wanted one, but I think I collect enough things as it is. I'd only get hooked on them, too. lol! Do you have pics of your collection? I'd love to see them!

Here's something neat for all you Dala collectors out there: Ursula K. LeGuin wrote a children's book featuring one that comes to life called A Ride on the Red Mare's Back ( http://www.amazon.com/A-Ride-Red-Mares-Back/dp/0531070794 ). Sadly it's no longer in print, but Amazon seems to have reasonably priced used copies.

That was how I first heard of Dala horses as a child because our local library had a copy of the book. I was happily surprised to learn later in life that they were a real thing (that sadly can't turn into actual horses :p )!

I'd never heard of this book, looks pretty cute! Sounds incredibly Swedish with the trolls and everything, too! ^-^

[Zoundz]

I have one I picked up in a charity shop, that's in my collection because of my childhood memories - the *actual* one that my memories stem from still lives at home with my parents. My dad brought it back from Sweden when he went there in about 1969 (I forget exactly when, but that rings bells). I *will* be taking possession of it when the inevitable happens (hopefully I'll not have it for a good many decades yet), however for now it lives in their lounge. I *adored* it as a child, and I absolutely still love it - totally adore Dala horses.

xx

[Goldilocks]

I think I have one or two of these somewhere.

And recently I spotted these dala horse chocolates http://www.dc-chocolates.com/ at a local store!

[mul-ta]

I've got a black one somewhere, I picked her up in Sweden a looong time ago. My sister got herself a red one. I'm more interested in the chocolates though Goldilocks, which store did you find them at?

[Navi]

Here's something neat for all you Dala collectors out there: Ursula K. LeGuin wrote a children's book featuring one that comes to life called A Ride on the Red Mare's Back ( http://www.amazon.com/A-Ride-Red-Mares-Back/dp/0531070794 ). Sadly it's no longer in print, but Amazon seems to have reasonably priced used copies.

That was how I first heard of Dala horses as a child because our local library had a copy of the book. I was happily surprised to learn later in life that they were a real thing (that sadly can't turn into actual horses :p )!

Thanks for linking the book! I like Ursula K. LeGuin, but I've never read that story

[flyawayraven]

Here's something neat for all you Dala collectors out there: Ursula K. LeGuin wrote a children's book featuring one that comes to life called A Ride on the Red Mare's Back ( http://www.amazon.com/A-Ride-Red-Mares-Back/dp/0531070794 ). Sadly it's no longer in print, but Amazon seems to have reasonably priced used copies.

That was how I first heard of Dala horses as a child because our local library had a copy of the book. I was happily surprised to learn later in life that they were a real thing (that sadly can't turn into actual horses :p )!

Thanks for linking the book! I like Ursula K. LeGuin, but I've never read that story

I loved it as a kid! I hope you can find a copy.