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This is my entry in the 'Swedish Folk Art' fabric design contest. Hand drawn by me digitally. A fun play on words....a "Dala Llama" instead of a dala horse or Dalai Lama. Anyhoo, here's what a dala is thanks to wikipedia: A Dalecarlian horse or Dala horse (/ˌdɑːləˈkɑːrliən/;[1] Swedish: Dalahäst) is a traditional carved, painted wooden horse statuette originating in Swedish province Dalarna (Dalecarlia). In the old days the Dalecarlian horse was mostly used as a toy for children; in modern times it has become a symbol of Dalarna, as well as Sweden in general. Several different types of Dalecarlian horses are made, with distinguishing features common to the locality of the site where they are produced. One particular style has, however, become much more common and widespread than others. It is stoutly carved and painted bright red with details and a harness in white, green, yellow and blue. Thanks for taking a look, enjoy. ;o) This design is available as fabric, gift wrap. and wallpaper. Please use rulers at top and side of view window to determine size/scale of design. I suggest ordering a test swatch in the fabric of your choice, as colors may vary a bit depending on type of fabric. Keywords: Northern Europe Scandinavia llamas horse animal flowers Sweden Nordic Scandinavian tulip tulips cute hand drawn whimsical quirky Dalai Llama red white blue teal dala horse equine mammal mammals kawaii folk art folksy animal Swede illustration illustrations drawing drawings digital decorative art arts humorous funny wallpaper wrapping fat quarter quarters sewing sew quilting quilts crafts crafting Peruvian animals alpaca wool cartoon animated animation indie art teal happy fun design yardage wooden horse wood toys toy kids children nursery Andes hearts heart digital