Ever since I was a child, I have been fascinated by Native American art. I had dreamcatchers and kachina dolls in my bedroom. I have always been drawn to stones, immediately going to the rock box to look at the different colorful tumbled stones. I was mesmerized by the colors, shapes, and textures. I started making dreamcatchers in 2019, and since then, I’ve never made the same one twice.

Why Samsara? Samsara refers to the continuous cycle of life, death, and rebirth. Shiva Nataraj dances in a ring of flames that represents samsara. Inspired by the King Dancer and the cycles that happen within us and around us, I decided on the name Samsara Dreamcatchers. A dreamcatcher catches bad dreams and allows the good ones to pass through. I want to honor this purpose, while adding personal touches. Making these pieces puts me in a joyful and meditative state!

Each dreamcatcher is one of a kind, like the person it is going home to. It is special to create for the individual, and when creating custom dreamcatchers, I like to ask what music or podcast the future owner listens to. I then create the piece while listening to the musician and/or podcast, so I can weave a bit of that individual’s vibe into the dreamcatcher. It is a fun, playful passion of mine. It brings me joy, and I hope my creations do the same for you!