4” handmade by Suzy Polymer Clay toy Spiderweb by Suzy Falck.
The spider web is a symbol of fate, destiny, and how life brings people together in an unforeseeable way. It draws our attention to the choices we make throughout our lives which can affect others as well because they share parts with us when coming across one another on this thread-like world up above.
Spider web symbolism can be found in the traditions of many different cultures throughout history. In African culture, spider webs are seen as a sign from ancestors that someone is about to die. Spider web symbolism can also be found in Greek culture where it was believed that if you slept under a spider’s web, your dreams would reveal secrets and truths about yourself.
In Hinduism, spider webs symbolize Maya-the veil separating man from God or heaven. This belief comes from the story of Lord Rama who entered into a cave while searching for his wife Sita only to find himself locked inside by an enormous black cobweb spun by King Janaka’s daughter Mayavati because she wanted them both imprisoned together forever so they could never escape her love again.
In modern culture, spider webs are often seen as a sign of bad luck. This belief is also found in many different cultures throughout history and some people believe that spiders themselves can bring about curses if they build their web over any doorways or windows to your home.