This weekend though I decided to try my hand at a large dreamcatcher, using a kit I bought from a second hand shop along with some of my own extra embellishments. This is the first time I've made the webbing feature myself and I was quite pleased with how it turned out. I think I need to readjust the ribbons at the bottom though as they're a bit bulky at the top at the moment. I probably should also add some feathers, but I'm not sure how best to attach them (any tips, feel free to let me know in the comments!)
Dreamcatchers were pretty popular out west when I lived there.
ReplyDeleteI think you have to call it something else! When I've made them I call them wish catchers. I made mine out of a hula hoop.
ReplyDeleteDreamcatchers are a sacred part of their heritage.
I've been doing some research on First Nations.
"In some Native American cultures, a dreamcatcher... this is considered by many traditional Native peoples and their supporters to be an undesirable form of cultural appropriation."
Hi Jenn, yes I was concerned about the cultural appropriation angle. Calling them wish catchers is a nice idea. I might think of something else like that....
ReplyDeleteAnd have you caught any dreams with it?
ReplyDeleteJuliet, Would you be able to send me one or more used (new is okay too, but it doesn't matter) postage stamps featuring the head of Robert Burns? I want to make a Stamp People card for my sister-in-law who is mourning the recent death of her Scottish-American father (my FIL) who was crazy for Robert Burns. In appreciation, I would be happy to make one for you too, or a different card using the postage stamp of your choice. What do you think?
ReplyDeleteJuliet, what you have made is beautiful and inspires in me a sense of mystery. If you are concerned about what you call it, I have a couple of suggestions. One is a “Juliet Net.” Another is a “Wilson’s Web.” But, as Shakespeare reminds us, ""A rose by any other name would smell as sweet." Continue your craft. It’s truly a gift.
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