The red willow and twigs from other trees of the willow family, as well as red twig dogwood can be found in many parts of the United States. Originally the Native American dream catcher was woven on twigs of the red willow using thread from the stalk of the stinging nettle. They cannot find their way through the web and are trapped there until the sun rises and evaporates them like the morning dew.
Bad dreams, however, are confused and confusing. The slightest movement of the feathers indicated the passage of yet another beautiful dream. Good dreams are clear and know the way to the dreamer, descending through the feathers. They were woven by the grandfathers and grandmothers for newborn children and hung above the cradleboard to give the infants peaceful, beautiful dreams. Dream catchers of twigs, sinew, and feathers have been woven since ancient times by Ojibwa people. The original web dream catcher of the Ojibwa was intended to teach natural wisdom. What is a Dream Catcher? Meaning, Purpose and Symbolismĭream catchers are arts and crafts of the Native American people.
