The Use of Native American Dream Catchers

Hanging a Native American dream catcher near your bed or bedroom window will help guarantee that bad dreams will be less likely to reach you. Dreams, both good and bad, flow all about us during the night, like moths. In order to assure that bad dreams do not disturb you, count on the dream catcher to intercept and hold these nightmares. The morning sun will cause any trapped bad dreams, caught in the dream catcher, to dissipate.

Native American dream catchers are usually made of a circle or hoop of willow enclosing woven sinew strands. Good dreams filter down to the sleeper through the means of feathers and beads which hang from the base of the willow hoop. Sometimes household items are also hung from the bottom of the dream catcher, anything that might prove to be beneficial. Many people believe that the webbing will trap bad dreams and nightmares. The light of the rising sun would cause these bad dreams to disappear.

The woven netting in the center of the dream catcher hoop mirrors a spider's web. Most times, dream catchers are constructed in a way that the interior resembles a spider's web. Traditional Native American dream catchers often have eight points where the netting is attached. This reflects the eight legs of the original spinner, the spider. Sometimes, a feather is placed in the center of this webbing to signify air.

The art of the Indian dream catcher began with the Ojibwa, or Chippewa, tribes. This old practise was originally meant to protect young children. The night can be a frightening time for any child, and bad dreams can easily disturb a youngster's sleep. Just knowing that a dream catcher was hanging overhead would offer comfort to the drowsy child.

Native American dream catchers soon spread far beyond the Ojibwa, and were adopted by the other nations. For generations, Indian children, as well as adults, have been protected from bad dreams by dream catchers. The upsurge in interest in the Native American culture has brought this interesting item to the attention of the general population. You can now buy Native American dream catchers for your home or bedroom. Many dream catchers are made by Indian artisans and this authentic article will add a touch of Native American life into your home.

Dream catchers made by Native Americans will use traditional materials and be created with the proper spirit. Many times, they are used in windows to brighten the home. A dream catcher above every bed in the house can add a measure of comfort and security to the entire family.


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