A real myth

Superstitions are something which have existed in the world since ancient times, some continue to exist in the 21^st century, for example if a black cat crosses your path, bad luck is bound to follow and many such ridiculous superstitions continue to exist even today. Dreamcatchers are another example of superstitions which are associated with dreams, Dreamcatchers has its origins in the tribes of Native Americans.

 

A Dreamcatcher

 
The belief associated with Dreamcatchers is a separate story altogether from the people behind the creative designs of the Dreamcatchers which is exactly what Poojitha Poojary, a student of Srinivas University, Valachil  in Mangalore is, a designer of Dreamcatchers. Poojitha, along with pursuing Computer Science from Srinivas is also a designer of this unique skill
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Poojiths designing a Dreamcatcher

Dreamcatchers are usually kept in bedrooms, according to myths it helped to fight the negative dreams which were caught in its web. Dreamcatchers have a different meaning today and helps in beautifying homes. “Designing Dreamcatchers helped me earn my living when I had nothing to rely on. There were a few moments when I felt like quitting but the emotional attachment behind it prevented me from doing it” commented Poojitha on the emotions felt while designing Dreamcatchers.

 

A Dreamcatcher

“I saw a girl designing a Dreamcatcher which caught my attention and I turned to the internet for learning about Dreamcatcher, upon surfing the interest my level of interest regarding Dreamcatchers grew resulting in me designing Dreamcatchers” said Poojitha

A Beautiful Dreamcatcher by Poojitha

Initially there were a lot of obstacles in Poojitha’s journey. “When I began designing Dreamcatchers I didn’t receive any support from people. My parents weren’t aware of my newfound hobby, moreover they would question me and ask me why I was spending my time and money on such stupid things, hearing this constantly would humiliate me but one of my friend supported me by bringing the materials required without caring about the cost, he just wanted me to succeed and be happy in doing whatever I am doing. Eventually I developed a sense of self confidence and thought to myself that the people who keep on teasing me don’t know even to tie a single thread required in making Dreamcatchers. I would understand people who are familiar with Dreamcatchers teasing me but people with zero knowledge of Dreamcatchers absolutely have no right to tease me”

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