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Dala Horse Painting
Also known as Dalahast

Choose a horse shape and paint the traditional saddle flowers and stripes by following brush strokes in order.
Heritage note
Part of the living heritage of Sweden. Animals are partners in this tradition; good care and local rules always come first.
Origins
A living tradition passed from person to person; it is not tied to a single dated origin. It belongs to the cultural world of Northern and Eastern Europe.
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