✦ Allyix · Scandinavian Christmas ✦
Eight little horses,
straight out of Swedish folk art.
The Dala horse – the painted wooden horse from Dalarna that became Sweden’s unofficial mascot – in eight colors, with kurbits flowers printed on both sides and a hole through the back for hanging. Small enough to tuck between the lights, bright enough to be the thing people ask about.
eight different colors
hoof to ear (8 cm)
no wrong way round
from the hole on the back
✦ Meet the eight ✦
One horse, eight coats.
The classic Dala red plus seven more – so the set works on a traditional red-and-green tree and on a pastel or all-white one.
Every horse wears the same kurbits pattern – saddle, harness and the curling gourd-vine flowers – so the eight read as a family, not eight strangers.
✦ A short history ✦
Why a horse, and why Dalarna?
Three things worth knowing before you hang one – good for the inevitable “what are those?” at the party.
✦ Made to hang ✦
Details that matter on the tree.
✦ Eight horses, eight ideas ✦
Where they go.
The whole set on the tree is the obvious answer. It isn’t the only one.
✦ How many sets? ✦
Eight goes a long way – but here’s the math.
| Your display | Sets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tree 6–7.5 ft, horses as accents | 1 set | Eight horses spread through a tree already dressed with baubles and lights. |
| Tree 6–7.5 ft, Scandi theme (horses, straw stars, hearts) | 2 sets | Sixteen horses – roughly two per branch tier – read as a theme rather than a hint. |
| Tabletop or 4 ft tree | 1 set | Eight is plenty; a few left for the wreath or gifts. |
| Wreath or door swag | 3–4 horses | Wire them in; the rest go on the tree. |
| Mantel or banister garland, 6 ft | 1 set | Eight horses a hand-width apart on a cord. |
| Gift toppers or place cards | 1 horse each | One set dresses eight gifts or an eight-seat table. |
✦ Who it’s for ✦
A small gift with a story attached.
At under two dollars a horse it’s the rare gift that’s both thoughtful and cheap enough to give eight times.
✦ Care & storage ✦
Wood likes it dry.
- ✓Dust with a dry or barely damp cloth. Don’t soak – water lifts printed finishes on wood.
- ✓Indoors only. Rain, frost and direct sun will fade the print and warp the wood.
- ✓Away from flame and hot bulbs. Wood and cord – use LED lights on the tree.
- ✓Décor, not a toy. Made for adults to hang; keep out of reach of children under 3 and of dogs who like to chew.
- ✓Store flat. Back in the box or wrapped in tissue, in a dry closet – not a damp basement or hot attic.
- ✓Cords fray, horses don’t. If a hanging loop wears out, thread any twine, ribbon or ornament hook through the hole.
✦ Details ✦
Specifications
| Spec | Details |
|---|---|
| Set | 8 Swedish-style Dala horse Christmas ornaments, one of each color |
| Colors | Red, green, white, dark blue, orange, black, light blue, light pink |
| Size (each) | 3.15 × 3.15 × 0.47 in (8 × 8 × 1.2 cm) |
| Material | Wood, printed artwork on both sides |
| Design | Traditional kurbits-inspired floral pattern; double-sided |
| Hanging | Pre-drilled hole through the back |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Use | Indoor décor – tree, wreath, garland, window, mantel, gifts, table. Not a toy |
| Brand | Allyix |
✦ Questions ✦
Asked before adding to cart
Are they hand-painted?
No – the kurbits artwork is printed onto the wood, on both sides. That’s why all eight match perfectly and why the price is what it is; hand-painted Dala horses from Sweden run many times more per horse. If you’re after an heirloom carving, this isn’t it. If you want eight crisp, matching horses for the tree, it is.
How big are they, really?
3.15 in tall and 3.15 in nose to tail – about 8 cm, the size of a standard glass bauble – and 0.47 in (1.2 cm) thick. Big enough to see the pattern from across the room, small enough not to dominate a normal tree.
Are both sides the same?
Both sides carry the full artwork, so the horse looks finished whichever way it spins.
Can they stand up on a shelf?
They’re made to hang – that’s what the hole is for.
Can I get eight of the same color?
The set is one of each of the eight colors. For a single-color scheme, buy two or three sets and split them between the tree, the wreath and the gift pile.
Are they safe around kids and pets?
They’re décor for adults to hang, not toys. Hang them above toddler reach and keep them from dogs that chew – wood, print and cord.
Are they real Swedish Dala horses?
They’re Swedish-style ornaments inspired by the traditional Dalarna horse and its kurbits painting – not carved in Sweden. Think of them as the affordable eight-pack that lets you put the whole tradition on the tree.
✦ Our promise ✦
Three things you can count on
Eight horses. One tree.
A little Sweden.
Add the set to your cart – and have an answer ready for “where did you get those?”
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