icon hand Over $138.4 million USD sent to artisans so far!

You may also like

Scroll Left
Scroll Right

Hand-Painted Ceramic Dream Catcher Wall Art from Peru, "Andean Dream Catcher"

Product ID: 309040

Handcrafted ceramic ornaments are strung along acrylic cord to create a cascade of beautiful hand-painted colors that decorate the wall space above... more

Quantity

In your cart

Details

Handcrafted ceramic ornaments are strung along acrylic cord to create a cascade of beautiful hand-painted colors that decorate the wall space above your bed. Anita Contreras of Peru presents this atrapa sueños, or dream catcher, carrying on a homestead tradition.

  • 0.39 kgs
  • 0.8 lbs
  • 67 cm H x 17 cm W x 1 cm D
  • 26.5" H x 6.75" W x 0.4" D

  • Ceramic
  • Hand-crafted item -- color, size and/or motif may vary slightly
  • Decorated on one side only
  • Made in Peru
  • Certified and shipped by our office in Peruicon info
  • Product ID: 309040
Anita Contreras
Anita Contreras

The Andes

Handcrafted ceramics

Related Items

Scroll Left
Scroll Right

Customer Reviews

Purchased this? Leave your review.

Artist rating

Total reviews

27

Brenda

Verified Reviewer

Jul 18, 2018

Beautiful Addition!”

I just received my dream catcher and I couldnt be happier! Beautiful, unique, well made. Im very happy with my purchase.

Was This Review Helpful?

icon like Yes (2) No (0)

Alicia

Verified Reviewer

Jan 30, 2025

Unique artwork”

I have these hanging under my patio. I was a little concerned about the wind since they are ceramic , but so far no problems. They add a nice touch of color and whimsy.

Was This Review Helpful?

icon like Yes (0) No (0)

Laura

Verified Reviewer

Sep 22, 2021

Dream catcher is beautiful!”

Just received the Dream Catcher today. I loved it when I first saw it online but it was out of stock for a while. It was well worth the wait and it is even more beautiful in person. I am proud to have this piece of art in my home, thank you!

Was This Review Helpful?

icon like Yes (0) No (0)

Delcia

From Auburn, Maine, USA

Verified Reviewer

Jan 09, 2025

Calming and beautiful Nativity duo!”

These piece are so beautifully made! Theyre also larger than expected, and were packed with safe delivery in mind. The craftsmanship and color of these pieces is gorgeous! The minimalism made everyone who saw them in my home stop to look at them, pause, and be still. They really invoke a sense of calm in the midst of the chaos of what the birth of Christ must have been like. These will be part of my Christmas tablescape forever. Thank you so much for creating these!

Purchased Item Reverence of Christ, Hand-Painted Ceramic Nativity Scene Statuettes (Pair)

Was This Review Helpful?

icon like Yes (0) No (0)

Marie

Verified Reviewer

Jan 31, 2024

Nativity”

A beautiful piece to add to my nativity collection!

Purchased Item Nativity Aroma, Christmas Tree Shaped Ceramic Incense Burner from Peru

Was This Review Helpful?

icon like Yes (0) No (0)

Matthew

Verified Reviewer

Dec 25, 2023

Ceramic statuettes”

This set was a Christmas gift for my wife as she collects nativities. Such a unique and beautiful example of craftsmanship, thank you!

Purchased Item Reverence of Christ, Hand-Painted Ceramic Nativity Scene Statuettes (Pair)

Was This Review Helpful?

icon like Yes (0) No (0)

Your Purchase Makes a Difference!

Confronting Adversity

Confronting Adversity

Daily life is difficult for Anita. She cannot afford to leave her husband. She works hard, dreaming of the day she can leave the torment and the verbal abuse behind her. She dreams of being able to move to her own place with her children.

Preserving Traditions

Preserving Traditions

Anita comes from Quinua, a town in Ayacucho famous for its traditional pottery known as Quinua ceramics. Her grandfather was a master ceramist but Anita received most of her training at a workshop in Lima. Over time, the distinctive form of this traditional ceramic art has evolved to include molding. Many of Anita's pieces are made with her own molds. She credits her perfectionism and determination to learn something every day with letting her master this art.

Empowering Women

Empowering Women

Anita is an important representative of our Women's Empowerment badge, in part because her struggle is still ongoing. "I was forced to marry a man I didn't love, and have endured a lifetime of belittling taunts from my husband. Although he mocks my ceramic work, I continue to produce art in hopes that I may one day have the financial stability to leave him." Anita reminds us that women’s empowerment is not a simple destination but a continuous process.

Profound Impact

Profound Impact

Every purchase brings Anita one step closer to her independence. Her Novica sales renew her faith in her convictions that she is on the right path. She never loses sight of her goal to move to her own place and to better provide for her family.

Enabling Education

Enabling Education

Even though two of her children are grown, Anita continues to pay for their studies. Her eldest daughter has a son and Anita is helping to raise him.

Caring for Children

Caring for Children

Anita has dealt with adversity and an abusive husband while struggling to provide for her four children and one grandchild.

Customer & Stylist Suggestions

Meet the Artist
icon up