Cradle of the Dalecarlian Horse by Staffan Haegermark

Cradle of the Dalecarlian Horse — A Passionate Collector's Dream — Staffan Haegermark

A warm, richly illustrated account of one man’s lifelong fascination with the Dalahäst, tracing the horse’s folk‑art history, the families who produced it, and the collector’s journey from first discovery to one of Sweden’s most impressive collections.

Key Features and Physical Specifications

• Author: Staffan Haegermark
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 94 pages
• Size: 15 × 21 cm
• Illustrations: Rich, full‑color photography throughout
• Language: English edition (finally available)

Product Details Staffan Haegermark’s book follows his unexpected path from never having owned a Dalahäst before age forty to assembling a nationally significant collection. The narrative is accompanied by unique color photographs that showcase the endless variety in shape, decoration, and regional styles of the beloved wooden horse. Chapters explore the Dala horse’s history, the families and workshops that produced them, and the collector’s collaboration with a filmmaker that turned this passion into both a film and this book.

Origins & Craftsmanship Produced with documentary care and visual flair, this book combines authoritative cultural background with stunning imagery to celebrate the Dala horse as an enduring symbol of Swedish craft and heritage. Practical chaptering and family histories make it a useful reference for collectors, designers, and anyone interested in Scandinavian folk art.