dream catch me

Fun Fact: The dream catcher is said to have originated in the Ojibwa culture, long before the whiteman invented the rear-view mirror in which to hang it on.

But before it was a hood ornament, it was an operative artefact. The myth states that the feathered apparatus should be hung over one's bed. If assembled property, it will catch the bad dream spirits in its web, and let the good ones pass through. It promises an undisturbed, concentrated and lasting snooze – sort of like lorazepam, but without the prescription.

Pretty and functional, and now, fashionable. Michelle Kuran's unique designs are a derivative of her home-town pedigree. Born and raised in Peace River, Alberta, nearly 300 kilometres north of Edmonton, aboriginal mysticism is just as much a part of her culture as vanity is ours.

When you combine the two cultural landmarks, the spiritual and the superficial, what will be?

Her inspired jewellery line, Ladies of Canyon.

Yes, like the Joni Mitchell album.

Here are just a few sweet samples of her work, graciously gifted to us by the very hands that made them.

If you are interested in one of her pieces, or would like her to custom design one that is just right for you, contact the mastermind herself: mkuran@ryerson.ca