Page 306 - (DK Eyewitness) Travel Guide - Sweden

304  TR A VELLERS ’ NEEDS

What to Buy in Sweden

The Dala wooden horse must be the most typical Swedish
souvenir. But it is facing strong competition from the elk,
which has become a symbol for a nation 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 and so are Hand-painted clogs
clogs, which can be found in most shoe shops.

Handicrafts & Design
Modern Swedish design is a familiar
concept worldwide, even for simple
everyday items (see pp30–31). Handicrafts
have a long tradition in Sweden and
contemporary designers often use old crafts
such as wrought-iron work, weaving,
pottery and woodcarving.

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

Cheese slicer and knife by
Michael Björnstierna
Nobel glass carafe from Orrefors by Traditional snaps Tray with design by Josef Frank,
Gunnar Cyrén glasses Svenskt Tenn
Objects for the Home
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 toys from Brio are
worldwide favourites. Educational picture
Crux rug by Pia Wallén books, games and puzzles are all excellent
gifts for children.

304-305_EW_Sweden.indd 304 11/07/16 11:51 am
Eyewitness Travel LAYERS PRINTED:
Practical template “UK” LAYER
(Source v1.6)
Date 7th January 2013
Size 125mm x 217mm