Dreamcatchers

In many Native American tribes, a dream catcher can include feathers and beads, and they're traditionally suspended on cradles as a form of armor and protection.

Each part of the dream catcher had meanings tied to the physical world. One notable meaning is the dream catcher has a round shape that represents the earth's spherical character.

The web absorbs bad dreams at night and discharges them during the day. The feathers, on the other hand, act like ladders allowing good dreams to descend on the infant or adult who is sleeping.