Mora, Sweden their homes. Most went to Stockholm and southern Sweden where they learnt new craftman skills. Returning to Mora they used their new knowledge to build up new industries. During the end of the 18th century and the 19th, cottage industries of clocks, sewing machines, knives and water taps were important to the economy. Water taps and knives are still thriving industries. Mora is located between the northern shore of lake Siljan and the southern shore of lake Orsasjön where the Österdal River enters Siljan. Mora lies on the west side of Europe's largest meteor impact crater (Siljansringen). The northern part
Stones of Mora Stones of Mora The Stones of Mora () is a historic location in Knivsta where Swedish kings were elected until 1457. The origin of the tradition is unknown. The name "Stones of Mora", "Mora stenar" in Swedish, was originally in singular, "Mora sten" "Stone of Mora", and referred to a "king stone" on which the newly elected king stood after the election. Later monuments in stone around the Stone of Mora, commemorating different elections, changed the name to the plural form. Another name often used referring to the place where the king was elected was "Mora äng", "Meadow of Mora".