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A Filter For Your Dreams - Introducing The Native American Dream Catcher

By Craig Chambers

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Native Americans are in touch with nature and they have created amazing things such as the dream catcher. These are essential artifacts used by the Indians as a help in capturing bad dreams. Take a look at some of the other purposes and facts about the popular dream catcher.

Who does not know about dream catchers? They have been used for hundreds of years and more recently have been introduced into pop culture. Even kids today seem to know a thing or two about them.

Authentic Native American dream catchers are found among all Indian tribes. They are made by tying pieces of sinew strands in a web like manner in either a round or a tear shape frame. The pattern of tying is similar to how they would tie their snow shoes.

The main purpose of the dream catcher is to help prevent children from having harmful dreams or nightmares by hanging them by the bed side. This would then "catch" the bad dreams to give the children a comfortable night's sleep.

Traditional dream catchers are small and many host a bird feather hanging from the netting. They are typical in most Indian tribes and have become integrated into the tribal traditions.

If you are looking for one that is authentic and Native American made, it would be best to check at a local Indian reservation in the US or Canada. At a powwow or other Native American event, vendors will certainly be selling them. Also, if you wish to try your luck in buying one on line, you'll need to check to see if the item has a certificate of authenticity.

A native made dream catcher can be found from tiny to over a foot in diameter. Many have various bead work woven into the web pattern and multiple feathers. Native American Dream catchers are truly unique and intriguing. It would be wonderful if these artistic pieces could really dispel nightmares.

However, the most interesting thing is how the dynamics of art and a daily process like sleeping have been made into something artistic and very beautiful. From the iconic styles to the more highly embellished decorated pieces, there are many choices for people who want to purchase one.

You might want to try hanging a Native American dream catcher by your bed. You may not normally have nightmares but just by looking at the intricate design and the unique pattern of the dream catcher, you'll feel at peace with your surroundings.

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