White Swedish Dala Horse with Multi-Color Kurbits | Handcrafted by Grannas A. Olsson in Sweden

Grannas A. Olsson White Dala Horse — Multi-Color Kurbits, Handcrafted in Nusnäs Sweden

A clean white base with the full multi-color kurbits — floral folk-art painting in reds, blues, yellows, and greens — blooming across the saddle and harness. The white Grannas is the most design-forward horse in the Nusnäs range: it reads contemporary Scandinavian rather than traditional, and lets the kurbits do the visual work without the strong red field behind it.

Carved from local pine, dipped in base white, sanded, then hand-painted in the Grannas A. Olsson workshop — founded in Nusnäs in 1922. Because the painting is done freehand, every horse carries a slightly different version of the same pattern. No two are the same; yours is specifically yours.

The white horse is often the first Dala horse chosen by buyers with minimalist interiors, or the second purchase after the classic red. At 13–17 cm it sits naturally on a console table or open shelf; the smaller sizes work as desk pieces; 25 cm is an anchor piece.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the white horse more modern than the red?

The carving and painting methods are identical — same pine, same workshop, same kurbits tradition. What reads more modern is the color choice: the white field lets the floral painting stand on its own without the traditional red base, which tends to feel at home in contemporary Scandinavian interiors.

Will the kurbits pattern be the same every time?

No — each horse is painted freehand, so the flowers, harness curves, and color accents vary from piece to piece. Buyers who care about getting "the exact one in the photo" often find that the horse that actually arrives feels more personal than they expected.

Does it come with a hanging loop?

No — the standing wooden Dala horse is designed as a tabletop or shelf piece. For hanging pieces, Grannas also produces Dala horse ornaments (sold separately as a distinct product).