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What to Buy in Stockholm

The Dala wooden horse must be the most typical Swedish
souvenir. But it is facing strong competition from the moose,
which has become a symbol for a country with vast tracts of
unspoilt countryside. The Swedes love the great outdoors, so
there are plenty of shops selling top-class sporting equipment.
Swedish glass and crystal are renowned around the world.
Orrefors and Kosta Boda are just two of several glassworks
producing both classic and modern glassware. Educational toys
in natural materials are a Swedish speciality, as are clogs, which Hand-painted clogs
can be found in many shoe shops.
Handicrafts and Design
Modern Swedish design is a familiar concept in
many households world wide, even for simple
everyday items (see pp40–41). Handicrafts have
a long tradition in Sweden, and contemporary
designers often use wrought-iron work,
weaving, pottery and woodcarving.

Swedish Glass
Hand-blown sets of Dala Horse and Cockerel
glass ware are made in Originally the brightly painted Dala horses and
Sweden’s glassworks, as cockerels were toys carved from left-over
well as artistic crystal fragments of wood. Later the horse became a
creations and beautiful national symbol and is sold in many variants.
objects for everyday use.

Nobel glass carafe from Orrefors Traditional
by Gunnar Cyrén snaps glasses Tray with design by Josef Cheese slicer and knife
Frank, Svenskt Tenn by Michael Björnstierna
Designer Objects
The larger department stores often
commission well-known designers for
porcelain, glass, textiles and household
items, which make highly desirable gifts.
Mama, a humorous clothes hanger

Children’s Toys
Colourful wooden children’s toys from Brio are
Crux rug by Pia Wallén worldwide favourites. Educa tional picture books,
games and puzzles are all excellent gifts for children.

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