Some have leather wrapped around the wooden portion which is often an indication of its authenticity. But what is the real meaning behind dream catchers and should consumerist culture be profiting from Native American culture?Īuthentic dream catchers are made with a wooden hoop, usually made out of willow, and often have sacred objects (beads, feathers) hanging beneath the center of the circle. Aesthetically it’s understandable they’re attractive, they involve dreams and have beautiful beads or feathers attached to a round intricate woven net. No longer an exclusive Native American icon, dreamcatchers can be seen on phone covers, necklaces, clothes, tattoos and a number of other products.
