What are dreamcatchers

Painting I did of a dreamcatcher

I have always been attracted to dreamcatchers and have recently become obsessed with them. Throughout my childhood, I always wanted a big, wonderful, magical and colorful dreamcatcher in my room. They have always appeared so magical and beautiful to me. I am also very interested in Native American culture and their spiritual teachings so its no surprise that dreamcatchers would catch my attention.
So what is a dreamcatcher?
Well the dreamcatcher originated in the Objiwa Tribe. The Objiwa tribe is the third largest Native American tribe in North America and is located in the Northern United States and Southern Canada.
It is believed that the night is filled with dreams both good and bad. The dreamcatcher was created to trap bad dreams and allow only good dreams to pass  unto the sleeper. As the wind blew dreams to sleeping individuals the dreamcatcher would work its wonderful magic and prevent bad dreams from entering the sleeping person. The  web located in the middle of the hoop of the dreamcatcher would capture the bad dreams. The good dreams, however would flow peacefully and with ease down the feathers and natural ornaments and  into the sleepy dreamer. Upon morning sunlight, the light would cleanse the dreamcatcher and the trapped dreams would no longer exist.
Wow, doesn't that just sound magical!!!!!!
I really want a dreamcatcher to adorn my bedroom walls and protect me from bad dreams! Lately I have been scouring the net for dream catchers and found Rachael Rice of Cosmic American. She is a former Art teacher who now creates beautiful and amazing dreamcatchers. Her creations are simply magical. They are so colorful and full of magical energy.Check her website, its fantastic.
So if you want to keep bad dreams away,  place a dream catcher on your wall!!

The images below are dreamcatchers created by Rachael Rice. The images along with other beautiful photographs can be found on her Flickr page and of course check out her website at www.rachael rice.com. Rachael's dreamcatchers are absolutely beautiful!!!!