Yellow Swedish Dala Horse with Blue and White Kurbits "Swedish Flag Colors" | Grannas A. Olsson | Handcrafted in Sweden

Grannas A. Olsson Yellow Dala Horse with Blue and White Kurbits — Swedish Flag Series, from Nusnäs Sweden

A deep yellow base — the yellow of the Swedish flag — with kurbits (hand-painted floral folk art) in the matching flag blue across the saddle and harness. This is the Grannas Swedish Flag Series horse, made for buyers who want the Dala horse as an explicit statement of Swedish heritage rather than the quieter red or blue default.

The yellow-and-blue combination reads loud and proud — the favorite horse for Swedish-American families during Midsommar, for expat households on Sweden's National Day (6 June), and for hockey fans during world-championship season. Hand-carved from Nusnäs pine and hand-painted in the Grannas A. Olsson workshop, founded in 1922.

Available in twelve sizes — the widest range in the Grannas catalog, from a 3 cm pocket piece to a 34 cm shelf statement. The 13–17 cm sizes are the most popular as gifts; the 30 cm and up are the anchor pieces that tend to find their way onto mantels around Midsommar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this an officially "Swedish Flag" design?

The Swedish Flag Series is Grannas A. Olsson's own name for the yellow-and-blue color combination — it's not an official flag-reproduction license, but the color match is deliberate and the series has been in production for years as the "patriotic" option in the catalog.

Is this a good horse for Midsommar or National Day?

It's the horse the Swedish-American community most often buys for Midsommar table centerpieces and National Day gifts. The yellow-and-blue does the visual work of the flag without being a literal flag.

How does this compare to the White Swedish Flag horse?

They're companions in the series. Yellow-with-blue-kurbits reads bolder and more flag-forward; the white-with-blue-and-yellow-kurbits reads cleaner and more decorative. Many buyers get both and set them as a pair.