The Ojibwe people started the phenomenon and over time, dream catchers became adopted by other tribes, cultures and even Nations. They are traditionally suspended on cradles as a form of armor and protection.ĭream catchers can be traced back to the Ojibwes. A dream catcher also includes such features as feathers and beads.
In many Native American tribes, a dream catcher is a handmade willow hoop woven to a web or literally, a net.