D is for Dream Catcher
2025 FAFM February 4 -D
D is for Dream Catcher
Here's a composite of the two Dream Catchers I happen to own. The feathers and beads dangling from the one on the right are significantly longer than the other one, so I had to shrink it down in editing to make this dynamic duo fit side by side. One hangs on my bedroom door, the other on a guest bedroom door.
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Dream catchers originated with the Ojibwe (Chippewa) tribe. The first dream catchers emerged as tools for guiding an individual’s dreams. Tribal elders crafted them using willow hoops and sinew, weaving intricate patterns. The spiderweb-like design symbolizes the interconnectedness of all living things, while the beads and feathers enhance the spiritual significance. Historically, they served as protective charms for newborns and young children, thereby safeguarding their sleep from bad dreams. Over time they evolved to protect all individuals from negative dreams, allowing only positive thoughts to be embraced.
D is for Dream Catcher
2025 FAFM February 4 -D
D is for Dream Catcher
Here's a composite of the two Dream Catchers I happen to own. The feathers and beads dangling from the one on the right are significantly longer than the other one, so I had to shrink it down in editing to make this dynamic duo fit side by side. One hangs on my bedroom door, the other on a guest bedroom door.
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Dream catchers originated with the Ojibwe (Chippewa) tribe. The first dream catchers emerged as tools for guiding an individual’s dreams. Tribal elders crafted them using willow hoops and sinew, weaving intricate patterns. The spiderweb-like design symbolizes the interconnectedness of all living things, while the beads and feathers enhance the spiritual significance. Historically, they served as protective charms for newborns and young children, thereby safeguarding their sleep from bad dreams. Over time they evolved to protect all individuals from negative dreams, allowing only positive thoughts to be embraced.