single bead represents the spider that is on the web where Nokomis (grandmother) got her idea of the magical web.
Larger dreams catchers were hung at the head of the household to allow good dreams and thoughts throughout the family.Īll the materials used to decorate the dream catcher have their own meanings: The good dreams find their way through the center of the circle while the bad get caught and with the first sign of daylight they disappear.ĭream catchers were hung above baby’s cradles to protect them, and helping them sleep as they get mesmerized by the swaying of the feathers. The legend of the dream catcher is to only let the good in and protect ourselves from evil.
The dream catcher was created to capture the all dreams and filter out the bad ones. Ojibwe people believe that the night air is full of dreams good and bad. Traditionally, Native American dream catchers were a few inches in diameter, finished with leather webbing, and a feather hanging from ring of the dream catcher. The most common meaning of the dream catcher, originating from the Native American Ojibwe tribe, is that it filters the bad dreams away, protecting you from evil and negativity. There are many stories behind the meaning and tradition of the dream catcher. South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands (GBP £)
