Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Christmas Ornament Swap

I recently participated in an ornament swap with 18 other woodcarvers from across the USA. We each carved 18 ornaments and sent them to the other carvers.

I decided to do the Dalicarlian horse because in Norwegian history, it started as a toy being carved by woodsmen whiling away the long Winter nights, and by soldiers in exchange for housing and hot soup. Now it is known worldwide as a traditional symbol of Norway. I just liked the story and the culture of carving that comes from Norway. And the Dala horse just happened to pop up when doing research for ideas for ornaments!


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