ZORIADA Lord Mahadev (Shiva) Hand Made for Positive Vibes,Car Hanging Ornament Plastic Dream Catcher  (9 inch, Multicolor)

Dream Catcher Originally created by American Indians, Dream Catchers today come in a variety of different sizes and styles. They usually consist of a small wooden hoop covered in a net or web of natural fibers, with meaningful sacred items like feathers and beads attached, hanging down from the bottom of the hoop. Real authentic, traditional Dream Catcher are handmade and crafted only from all natural materials, measuring just a few small inches across in size. The hoops are usually constructed of a bent Red Willow branch covered in stretched sinews. Wrapping the frame in leather is another common finishing touch for "real" Sacred Hoops. History Of Dream Catcher The Ojibwe word for Dream Catcher actually means "spider," referring to the web woven to loosely cover the hoop. The patterns of the are similar to the webbing these Native Americans also used for making snowshoes. b>What Do Dream Catcher Do ? Sometimes referred to as Ojibwe were traditionally used as talismans to protect sleeping people, usually children, from bad dreams and nightmares. Dream Catcher Meaning : Web , feathers & Beads Web catches the bad dreams during the night and dispose of them when the day comes. Feathers act as a fluffy, pillow-like ladder that allows them to gently descend upon the sleeping person undisturbed. Beads symbolize the spider—the web weaver itself. Others believe the beads symbolize the good dreams that could not pass through the web, immortalized in the form of sacred charms. Story Of Dream Catcher ancient legends about the history and origin of the Sacred Hoops exist among several Native American tribes, but chiefly through the Ojibwe and Lakota nations. Specifications