Dream Catchers
Created to catch troubling nightmares and entice sweet dreams, our dream catchers are crafted of natural materials that help with this process.
Elements of the Amazon Rainforest
Each dream catcher created by Alberto Huamani Velasquez carries symbolism in the materials collected from the rainforests of Peru and Brazil.
The hoop, representing the circle of life, is made from pliable tree branches and vines found in the Amazon,
The web inside the hoop contains beads made from the tagua nut that signify captured unpleasant dreams. A select bead or bone represents the spider. The web itself is often woven in bright colors to represent the light that always follows a bad dream.
Beads that have made their way to the dangling feathers hanging from the hoop signify good dreams being directed to the sleeper. Alberto collected the feathers from the Amazon floor.
Semiprecious stones and crystals are wrapped with string and llama wool using traditional methods. Clear quartz, amethyst, and serpentine protect and provide positive energy.
Llama wool is dyed with traditional Inca pigments: Red is pulled from cochineal insects found on prickly pear cactus. Copper is added to create purple, and citric acid brings out orange hues. Olive green is created from pomegranate with aluminum and iron.
All the components combine to create incredible works of art and protection.
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Workshops at Growing Hobby
Workshop schedule set for after work hours and on Sunday afternoons. We now have central heating and air for your comfort while you shop and attend workshops.