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Dream catcher

The most recognisable Native American icon in Western society is the dream catcher, which we sell.

For many Native Americans, these thousand-year-old objects represent the tradition and legends of the dreamcatcher passed down for generations. For some, they are the symbol of the unity of Native Americans. But for others, dreamcatchers are simply wall decoration objects that embellish an interior. Several Native American tribes have attempted to recapture their meaning by making dreamcatchers from traditional materials. By learning the meaning behind these beautiful woven circles, you can gain a deeper understanding of how they are made and the beliefs behind their creation.

The Story of the Dream Catcher

Dreamcatchers originate from the Ojibwa tribe living in the North American plains, but many other tribes such as the Chippewa and Lakota have their own version of the "Dreamcatcher" legend. In 1929, a scholar named Francis Densmore was the first to document a non-Native American. Although there are many variations, a dream catcher is basically a small circle of wood tied with sinews or threads to look like a spider's web with a small hole in the middle. . The cords or tendons are tied at several points on the circle, with the number of dots on the Native American culture dream catcher having different meanings:

* 13 points - the 13 phases of the moon

* 8 points - the number of legs of the legendary dreamcatcher spider

* 7 points - the seven prophecies of the grandfathers</ p>

* 6 points - an eagle or courage

* 5 points - the star

A dreamcatcher can also have a feather attached to the bottom and beads hanging from the feathers. Traditional dreamcatchers are only a few centimeters in diameter, but you will be able to see contemporary models ranging from a few centimeters to over 50cm in diameter in our shop

Legend says that if you snag a dream catcher over a bed, it will capture bad dreams while letting good dreams find their way through the hole in the middle. When the sun's rays hit the dreamcatchers in the morning, all bad dreams evaporate.

Dreamcatchers became popular during the new age movement of the 1960s and 1970s as a symbol of the renewed pride of Native Americans. They are now found on almost every reservation in the United States and Canada. Although you can find cheap import metal goods in many souvenir shops all over the West, it's a better idea to get the authentic dream catchers we offer. By buying dreamcatchers made according to traditional principles, you can have a real millennial work in your living room.

The legend of the Dream Catcher

Each tribe has a similar legend, but each legend surrounding the dream catcher has slightly different twists of its own.

Ojibwa legend

This is the story of how the spider woman brought the sun back to the people of the world. Once, the Ojibway were united to form one nation.

As the population dispersed to the four corners of North America, Asibikaashi (the spider woman) swore to continue caring children, but couldn't put them all to bed every night. The women of the tribe wove magic webs in the shape of a circle (this is how the sun moves in the sky) and hung them above the cradles. Just as Spider Woman traps insects in her sticky web, nightmares are trapped in the dreamcatcher's web and perish when the sun hits them every morning. Many mothers attached a feather to the hoop in the center representing breath or air. The baby looked at the feather and was entertained as it danced on the wind above his head.

Chippewa legend

This legend says that dream catchers were created to prevent children from waking up with the fear of bad dreams still in their eyes. Mothers wove a web on a willow hoop while speaking sacred words and thinking happy thoughts. They hung the sacred feathers in the center so that when the good dreams made their way to the center, they floated down the feathers and spread over the sleepers. An owl feather represented wisdom and was placed above the girls' bed, while an eagle feather represented courage and was placed above the boys' bed.

Lakota Legend

In this legend, an ancient spiritual leader had a vision. Iktomi, the great spirit appeared like a spider.

Iktomi took the willow hoop and began to weave a web as he spoke of the cycle of life, from infant to old age. He told the tribal elder that if you listen to good ideas, the forces at hand will guide you in the right direction. If you listen to evil, the forces will point you in the wrong direction. He showed the elder that the web was a perfect circle, but had a hole in the center. Iktomi told him that good ideas would be captured by the web, but bad ones would go through the hole and not get stuck, as it would dim the dreams and visions of his people.

How to choose a Dream Catcher?

There are different selection criteria.

The authentic appearance : Some of our dreamcatchers are a faithful representation of Native American dreamcatchers, they bear Native American names and are recognizable by their traditional side (beads, feathers and weaving). Others come from other cultures, such as macrame models.

The appearance interior decoration : Some of our dreamcatchers have a combination of colors to enhance an interior. Size is also an important aspect to decorate an environment.

For children : Some are specially designed to appeal to children to help them achieve peaceful dreams. Like the unicorn models for example.

Glow in the dark : Many have bulbs and tens of hours of battery life to glow the night.

Give someone a dream catcher (whether it's the one you made yourself or the one you bought from our shop) tells the giver that you care about them and their peace of mind. Make sure he gets a note outlining the importance of the dream catcher and how legend says it will protect him from bad dreams and negative thoughts. These days, many people place dreamcatchers throughout the home as Native American decor and you'll even see them hanging from the rear view mirrors of many cars. It is not known whether a dreamcatcher in the car can protect you from the bad thoughts of other drivers, but it probably could not hurt.

Why choose our Dream Catchers?

To begin with, our dreamcatchers are made according to certain manufacturing criteria and thus have a superior quality.

You also have a wide range of choice of dreamcatchers available in small and large sizes and each one being unique. You thus have, for example, Indian models as well as macrame models.

Finally, we can offer them to you at the best prices, without using advertising to promote them.

At My-DreamCatcher.co.uk, the best models are at the best prices.