7. Agneta and her magic paper cutting

Darlanas region

Swedish winter lasts half a year. Sun shines only four or five hours a day. During winter, people patiently wait for spring to come. Such a long winter brought a decoration culture of a unique style in one region. It is Darlanas area, 250 km west from Stockholm. People took over the tradition of decorating their rooms for generations. The family has lived in this house from generation to generation since 17th century.
They decorate their walls with a lot of Dar pictures. The Dar picture originates from the habit of farmers’ paintings during long and cold winters.
A big and vivid flower distinguishes itself among others. It is a fantastical and magical flower of the farmers. It is called “Kurbits”. It is believed that God gifted the flower to men for the purpose of saving people from the hardships. The power of Fantasy has supported the lives of the people.

A long and dark and cold winter cofides people inside the houses

Darlanas area

The family has lived in this house from generation to generation since 17th century.

     Inside the house