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This is my entry in the 'Scandinavian 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, wallpaper, and gift wrap. Please use rulers at top and side of view window to determine size/scale of design, thank you. I suggest ordering a test swatch in the fabric of your choice, as colors may vary a bit depending on type of fabric.