# Creative Dreamcatchers Unique Handcrafted Arts to Help Keep Nightmares Away in Style By Bianca | Published 2009-08-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-dreamcatchers References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com) These creative dreamcatchers were [handmade by various artists](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roop-aroop) inspired by the [Native American crafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wachiya-boutique) that were said to prevent nightmares by catching bad energy. The creative dreamcatchers here were created by Etsy artists who clearly have no fear of venturing from tradition. [TamTamZCraftZ](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28924095&ref=sr_gallery_5&&ga_search_query=dreamcatcher&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title), for example, placed a little angel inside the web, as you can see in the second image. The other creative dreamcatchers were created by [arizonadreams](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26128165&ref=sr_gallery_1&&ga_search_query=dreamcatcher&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title), [bohemianLight](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=28781298&ref=sr_gallery_16&&ga_search_query=dreamcatcher&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=4&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title), [CreativeNative54](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17822522&ref=sr_gallery_14&&ga_search_query=dreamcatcher&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=7&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title), [dkunchick](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27709617&ref=sr_gallery_20&&ga_search_query=dreamcatcher&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=6&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title), [dig4neids](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20888237&ref=sr_gallery_18&&ga_search_query=dreamcatcher&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=16&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title), [ShadowsWolf](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18857892&ref=sr_gallery_1&&ga_search_query=dreamcatcher&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=36&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title) and [DreamArtist](http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18292414&ref=sr_gallery_20&&ga_search_query=dreamcatcher&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=38&order=date_desc&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Handcrafted Dreamcatchers:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the personal art and home decor industries with the incorporation of modern designs, technology and sustainable materials - **Traditional Crafts with a Twist:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion and accessories industries with the integration of dreamcatcher designs and iconography into clothing, jewelry, and other accessories - **Personalized Dreamcatchers:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the e-commerce and personalization industries with the creation of tailored dreamcatchers that feature customized designs and colors ### Sectors Adopting This - **Art & Crafts:** Innovation in the art and crafts industry by incorporating personalized techniques and unique designs for the creation of personalized craft items such as dreamcatchers - **Fashion & Retail:** Opportunity to incorporate dreamcatcher designs and iconography into the creation of clothing lines, accessories, and other fashion items to appeal to consumers looking for unique and meaningful fashion choices - **E-commerce:** The creation of a personalized and customizable dreamcatcher business would allow the industry to cater to consumers who are looking for specialized and unique items ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dream-Adorned Mosaic Benches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmologyscape.md) - [Handcrafted Flower Crown Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-flower-crown.md) - [Wooden Light-Hearted Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-sculpture.md) - [Surrealist Shopping Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreams-is.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Stunning One-of-a-Kind Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneofakind-candle.md) - [Artist-Designed Wool Blankets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eike-konig.md) - [Delicate Basket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/basket-sculpture.md) - [Gamer-Designed Custom Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-controller.md)