Rödfärg
By Wayne Swanson
29 Jun 2008
An intense iron-oxide pigment, the by-product of the copper mines of Falun, Sweden, creates a red paint that has dominated the look of Sweden for centuries.
In the 17th century, it was generally an exclusive color used by the wealthy to make their wood mansions look like brick. Later, it spread to the homes, sheds, barns and stores of the countryside.
Today it may be bright or muted, light or dark, fresh or faded, but there are still many places where the only color you will see is red.
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