Evil Eye

At the heart of the design lies a striking octagonal medallion, which is adorned with a tiny Goz eye motif at its center. The Goz eye, a powerful symbol of protection, serves as a gu...

Francesco Raimondi, Lucky Horn, 2020 glazed earthenware, platinum and gold, hand painted, unique piece Measures: Approximate 100cm x 25 cm A cornicello Italian for '"little horn" o...

The burdock motifs, believed to ward off the evil eye, stand as ancient guardians of the home, while also symbolizing abundance and prosperity.

The burdock motifs, believed to ward off the evil eye, stand as ancient guardians of the home, while also symbolizing abundance and prosperity.

Embellished with Bereket motifs, known for their symbolism of fertility and protection against the evil eye, the main border completes the piece with a flourish of mystery and mystiq...

Each element within the field carries cultural significance, with the tree of life symbolizing immortality and the hamsa representing protection against the evil eye. Skillfully fra...

Earrings: - **Design**: The earrings feature the iconic Neapolitan lucky horn, known as "corno" or "cornicello," which is traditionally believed to bring good luck and protect agains...

The comb border, a testament to protection against the evil eye, frames the composition, adorned with Goz motifs at its center.

Stars twinkle for fortune's favor, rosettes whisper secrets of mystery and passion, while chickens strut proudly, warding off the evil eye. Birds take flight, carrying wishes for abu...

Despite the absence of a historical foundation for the "bloody" name, local folklore weaves a tale of the notorious warlord "Balor of the Evil Eye," purportedly vanquished by his gra...

These symbols carry profound meaning, with Burdocks signifying protection, Hamsa symbolizing good luck and protection against the evil eye, crosses representing spirituality, X-shape...

Delving into the rich tapestry of ancient Berber symbolism and protective powers, the lighter-colored specks are irregularly woven into the dark background, serving as a defense mech...

The antique washed abrashed navy blue field features an all-over geometric pattern composed of concentric lozenges, evil eye, Goz, Burdocks, chevron bands, zigzag lines, stars, diamo...

Concentric forms were understood as symbolic barriers capable of capturing or deflecting the evil eye, giving these seemingly simple shapes a deeper talismanic significance.

Along the lower field, diminutive eye-like talismans complete the protective story, serving as guardians believed to intercept the evil eye before it reaches the household.

The surrounding field compartments are filled with geometric talismanic motifs, including crosses, rosettes, and small protective symbols—elements traditionally believed to ward off ...

The Hand of Fatima, prominently displayed in this piece, is an ancient symbol used to protect against the evil eye—a malevolent glare believed to bring bad luck.

Each angular motif pulses with symbolic intent, echoing centuries-old prayers for abundance, fertility, and warding off the evil eye. The palette—muted by age and softened by time—e...

Viewed as a whole, the repeating lattice transforms into a conceptual protective eye spanning the entire composition. Amazigh weavers believed that such interconnected networks creat...

Intersecting geometry transforms each motif into a symbolic shield, reflecting the evil eye away from the household and preserving harmony within the home.

These layered lozenges function as spiritual guardians, believed to capture jealousy and deflect the Evil Eye before it can disturb the harmony of the household.

Within Amazigh tradition, these iconic lozenge motifs embody the Cosmic Eye, a revered talisman believed to intercept the evil eye by trapping harmful intentions within its intricate...

The exuberant, multi-colored centers enclosed within each iconic motif evoke protective amulets believed to absorb misfortune and redirect the Evil Eye away from the household. Their...

Interspersed concentric diamonds become protective eyes, ancient talismans woven to absorb envy and deflect the Evil Eye, while their vibrant palette of sapphire, emerald, violet, cr...

Revered throughout Amazigh tradition as the Eye or Mirror, the diamond serves as a talisman believed to repel envy, misfortune, and the evil eye before harm can reach the family.

Delicate serrated contours surrounding these sacred forms transform each diamond into a protective eye, an ancient emblem believed to intercept jealousy, misfortune, and the evil eye...

These iconic diamond motifs honor womanhood, motherhood, and the enduring cycle of life, while concentric variations transform into watchful eyes believed to intercept the evil eye b...

Linked together in an uninterrupted network, these forms celebrate the continuity of family lineage while creating a symbolic shield believed to protect the household from misfortune...

Repeated in clustered formations, these iconic motifs become stylized protective eyes, woven to watch over the household, absorb harmful intentions, and deflect the Evil Eye before i...

For centuries, Amazigh women incorporated these talismanic forms to shield the household from jealousy and the Evil Eye. Additional X-shaped elements woven throughout the composition...

This enclosing frame acts as a talismanic boundary, preserving the calm contained within the blue field while shielding the household from harmful influences and the Evil Eye. Distin...

These watchful devices were woven to guard the household against harmful influences and repel the Evil Eye. Delicate accents of pink, verdigris, and terracotta enliven the compositio...

Nested within several diamonds are smaller concentric forms that serve as stylized protective eyes, standing vigilant against envy, misfortune, and the evil eye. Interspersed X-shape...

In Berber folklore, these protective emblems disperse harmful influences toward the four cardinal directions, shielding the household from the evil eye while inviting spiritual balan...

Representing womanhood, fertility, and the life-giving power of the womb, these layered lozenges also become stylized protective eyes, believed to capture and repel the evil eye befo...

These layered lozenges serve as stylized protective eyes, ancient talismans believed to intercept the evil eye and shield the household from jealousy and unseen harm.

The interconnected geometry creates an abstract field of watchful eyes believed to intercept jealousy, absorb harmful influences, and deflect the evil eye before it can enter the hom...

These prominent diamonds, revered throughout Amazigh culture as iconic symbols of womanhood, the womb, fertility, and marital union, are enriched with interior markings that also fun...

They also introduce the masculine principle within Amazigh cosmology, balancing the softer rhythms of the exceptional composition while serving as protective emblems believed to defl...

Nested within many of these forms are concentric diamonds that function as abstract eyes, ancient talismans believed to watch over the household, intercept the evil eye, and transfor...

When interconnected into a protective network, these stunning forms become spiritual guardians believed to repel the evil eye and preserve harmony within the family.

Acting as symbolic eyes, they were believed to absorb jealousy and deflect the evil eye, transforming the rug into a guardian for the family sanctuary.

Small latch-hook devices outlining the medallions function as protective amulets intended to repel the evil eye and safeguard the household. Their rhythmic geometry creates a powerfu...

Their layered construction was also believed to create protective barriers against harmful forces and the evil eye. Throughout the field, crosses, X-motifs, and ancestral figures rei...

The continuous lattice represents the bonds linking generations together, creating a protective network intended to shield the family from harmful influences and the evil eye. Each c...

The irregular dark accents along the borders were intentionally introduced to disrupt symmetry, serving as protective devices designed to confuse the Evil Eye and divert harmful infl...

Within Amazigh symbolism, these repeated V-shapes act as talismanic barriers designed to interrupt the path of the Evil Eye and prevent harmful forces from entering the home.

These forms are deeply rooted in Anatolian symbolism, where triangular motifs—known as Muska—have long served as protective emblems intended to ward against the Evil Eye and shield t...

In the ancient Mediterranean world, the phallus functioned not only as a symbol of fertility and vitality, but as a potent apotropaic symbol believed to ward off misfortune and the e...

Encasing the field is a compelling border of repeating cross motifs—ancient protective symbols believed to divide and neutralize the power of the evil eye. Flanked by double geometri...

Surrounding it all, a bold hook border frames the narrative—its angular cadence traditionally believed to ward off the evil eye. The border’s movement energizes the ivory ground, cre...

Centered among them, the protective eye motif stands watch, believed to shield the household from the evil eye and preserve harmony within the family sphere.

Depicting the open right hand, an image recognized and used as a sign of protection in many times throughout history, the hamsa is believed to provide defense against the evil eye. K...

The hooked motif, a timeless symbol of protection and strength, has graced Anatolian textiles for centuries, acting as a ward against the evil eye. Framed within soft celadon and san...

Phillip's self-portrait, The Evil Eye, commissioned by his close friend Patrick Allan-Fraser, is in Hospitalfield House in Arbroath, along with portraits of other members of The Clique.

The burdock motifs, believed to ward off the evil eye, stand as ancient guardians of the home, their presence both protective and auspicious.

Enhancing its cultural significance and protective symbolism, the Turkish kilim area rug is framed with a border adorned with Burdock motifs, believed to possess the power to ward of...

These symbols carry profound meaning, signifying good luck. protection against the evil eye, spirituality, fertility and womanhood.

A stately procession of concentric diamond medallions travels through the center of the exceptional composition, each serving as a stylized Göz (Eye) motif. Revered throughout Anatol...

A stately procession of concentric diamond medallions travels through the center of the exceptional composition, each serving as a stylized Göz (Eye) motif. Revered throughout Anatol...