The basic design of the dreamcatcher is a round or oval hoop from which several 'traditional' shaped feathers hang. It hangs from the ceiling, where it remains invisible to all but those who are really there (and who know how to get close). The latter represents the soul of the sleeping person who is protected while assuming his state of unconsciousness. The drawing consists of two parts: an upper part with circles (for the spirit) and another lower part with rings or sometimes a flower. The negative aspect can be overcome by using beads and other decorations that are integrated into the weaving.
This structure prevents dreams from rising to the surface of the minds of sleepers while allowing positive dreams to pass. The ropes are woven into a web-like shape made up of two rings that intersect at right angles.
The dream catchers originals were created by Native Americans and are still used by some peoples today… They are made from long pieces of wool or thick string, traditionally red, black and white colored threads… It is interesting to note that each string color represents one of the four directions or cardinal directions.
