What is the Evil Eye?

The Evil Eye is a concept that has been present in many cultures for thousands of years. The belief is that a impure gaze, stare, or glance from someone can cause harm, misfortune, or negative energy to come upon the person being looked at. To protect against the Evil Eye, people have turned to wearing jewelry and other items featuring the symbol of the Evil Eye. Evil eye jewelry is a popular talisman found in many cultures around the world, and is believed to protect the wearer from negative energy, bad luck, and evil spirits.

Recent endorsement from A-list celebrities has resulted in popularity of eye bracelets, jewellery etc online. In this article, we will talk about more traditional evil eye amulets or talisman used around the world. We also offer many traditional Indian evil eye amulets. Check them out by clicking here

Turkey

A culture with a strong belief in the Evil Eye is Turkish culture, where the symbol is known as a “nazar.” The Turkish “Nazar” is a a symbol of protection, featuring a blue eye with an encompassing circle. The word “Nazar” literally means “evil eye” in Turkish, and the symbol is used to ward off negative energy and protect the wearer. This type of evil eye jewelry is often seen in the form of pendants, bracelets, and earrings and is a popular choice for those seeking protection and good luck.

Greece

One of the most well-known cultures to have a strong belief in the Evil Eye is the Greek culture. In Greece, the symbol of the Evil Eye is called “Matiasma” or “Mati” and is often seen in jewelry, key chains, and other objects. The mati symbol is usually blue and features an eye with a surrounding circle or star. Greeks believe that wearing the mati can protect them from negative energy and the Evil Eye.

India

In Hindu culture, the Evil Eye is referred to as “Kudrishti” or “Karikannu” and is believed to cause harm to the person being looked at. To protect against kudrishti, people wear black dots on their foreheads, or red and yellow bangles on their wrists. It is to note that kudrishti is not always intentional. Most common cause is envy with the envious person casting the evil eye doing so unintentionally. Hence black dots are sometimes placed on babies or brides to protect them from the unintentional appreciative but envious energy.

Black bead or Nazaria baby bracelets are very popular evil eye protection jewelry in India. These includes sun, moon, a Haye charm, Goddess Ahoi charm. They all act as a protection measure against evil eye. We have used these traditional charms in designing our modern beaded necklaces.

Middle East

Finally, in Middle Eastern cultures, the symbol of the Evil Eye is known as the “hamsa.” The hamsa is a hand-shaped symbol that is often seen in jewelry, wall hangings, and other decorative items. The hamsa is believed to provide protection against the Evil Eye, as well as bring happiness and good fortune to the wearer.

Sulemani Hakik or black agate (‘Aqiq) stone has been a very popular protection measure against evil eye for centuries. In Islamic culture, a powerful dua written on agate stone is believed to hasten the answering of dua while providing protection from the evil eye.

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In conclusion, the belief in the Evil Eye and the use of jewelry and other items to protect against it is a common thread across many cultures. From the mati in Greece, to the nazar in Turkey, to the hamsa in the Middle East, the use of symbols and jewelry to ward off the Evil Eye continues to be a popular practice today.

Who can wear the evil eye

Evil eye protection can be used by anyone interested in utilizing the spiritual benefit behind it. Intention is the most powerful gift available to humanity. So, if you really believe in a symbol and be positive and equanimous, sooner or later it will work for you. This can work if you cant chant a specific mantra which has enormous energy via its word composition.

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