Dream Catching

Tuesday afternoon was given over to making dreamcatchers at the studio.  Marco cut wire to make the circular frames, then we wrapped each loop with fabric and wove strands of wool into a central net.  More wire supported colourful beads and ostrich feathers.

Dreamcatchers originated with the Ojibwa IndianNations as protective talismans for the children.  A dreamcatcher (originally made of a willow hoop with a sinew net) was hung above the sleeping place.  Bad dreams would be caught in the net to wither in the light of day.  Good dreams would pass through the central hole, then slide down the strings of beads and feathers to grace the sleeper...