Evil Eye

Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans used malachite for jewellery and ground it to use as eye shadow. It is used in amulets to protect against the evil eye.

Scattered throughout, the Burdock motif stands as a guardian against the evil eye, a belief rooted in the Anatolian tradition of warding off misfortune.

Their sharp geometry also serves as an ancient talisman against the evil eye, transforming the medallion into both a sacred refuge and a powerful guardian of fortune.

Among the symbols adorning the rug are pentagons, possibly depicting the Hamsa, and diamond lozenges with spiked edges, believed to possess protective powers against the malevolent f...

In the rich fabric of Berber rug-making, each symbol carries profound meaning, from the celebration of femininity and fertility embodied by the diamonds to the protective power of th...

The Baraka, representing divine blessings and protection, intertwines with hooked lozenges to ward off the malevolent influence of the "evil eye," a tradition passed down through gen...

For centuries, Amazigh weavers have employed these geometric forms as talismanic guardians believed to capture and deflect the evil eye before it could disturb the harmony of the home.

The stylized crosses, known as Baraka, represent blessings and spiritual protection, a safeguard against the "evil eye." These ancient symbols, paired with the vibrant red and green ...

The composition features an intricate latch-hook diamond design, each lozenge filled with Goz eye motifs that symbolize protection against the evil eye.

Within this field, one finds a series of geometric lozenges and "X" shapes, which in Berber semiotics represent the "Eye" and the "Diamond," talismans intended to deflect the evil ey...

Each signature diamond holds within it a story, adorned with Goz motifs for warding off the evil eye, crosses for balance and harmony, and other ambiguous tribal symbols that carry e...

Suspended throughout the central design are striking jagged black motifs woven as spiritual defenses against the Evil Eye. Their fractured silhouettes intentionally confuse harmful e...

The lozenge shapes often represent fertility and beauty, while the eyes within the diamonds are thought to offer protection against the evil eye, a common theme in Berber traditions....

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

The main tribal border of the runner is equally compelling, serving as protective frames for the central narrative, a common protective symbol used to ward off the evil eye. Together...

The surrounding Çengel hooks act as ancient talismanic guardians, believed to capture and neutralize the evil eye before misfortune can enter the household.

Sardinian Coral This is a prized red Mediterranean coral known for its deep hues and centuries-old use in jewelry, historically for protection (evil eye, illness) and religious item...

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

At the heart of this elite piece are the iconic hooked medallions, each meticulously adorned with Bereket motifs—ancient symbols of fertility and abundance—and protective eyes crafte...

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Scorpion: Denoting protection from scorpion stings. Evil Eye: A motif intended to ward off malevolent gazes.

Cross motifs, scattered across the field, serve as a powerful defense against the evil eye, with the belief that the cross can divide and reduce its harmful influence.

Each layer of the border contains specific motifs, such as repeating Burdock motifs representing protection against the evil eye, and the cypress tree leaves which signify eternal li...

Framing the field, stepped ziggurat endcaps evoke ancient muska amulets—protective talismans woven to repel adversity, ward off the evil eye, and safeguard the household with endurin...

Above and below the medallion, stepped ziggurat endcaps culminate in diamond-shaped abstractions traditionally associated with the Nazar, or Evil Eye. These talismanic forms were tho...

Showing heavily decorated in the bottom with silver nickel hands amulets for the Evil Eye protection and early textiles (wool and silk) and tassels hanging down.

From a series of pentagons possibly symbolizing the Hamsa, a protective motif against the evil eye, to blocks of rectangular bands representing male motifs, each element tells a stor...

These interconnected diamonds represent womanhood and fertility while simultaneously acting as guardians intended to intercept and scatter the Evil Eye away from the home. The rich ...

These commanding lozenges were created not merely for ornamentation, but as spiritual guardians intended to intercept and absorb the “Evil Eye” before it could enter the home. Within...

Finally, a protective cengel S-hook guard border encircles the rug, a talismanic device historically believed to ward off the evil eye. Together, these elements transform the rug int...

There are hand-comb symbols, linked to protection from the evil eye, and floral bursts that whisper of fertility and paradise.

Protective elements such as the comb motif, which wards off the evil eye, and dog figures, emblematic of loyalty and guardianship, further enrich the design, creating a harmonious ba...

These stylized extensions are traditional abstractions of the Nazar, or Evil Eye, woven to shield the home from envy, misfortune, and harmful intentions while inviting peace and last...

These hand-cut glass inlays, sewn painstakingly with thread halos, serve as guardians against the evil eye, catching light and casting it back toward misfortune.

Guarding this auspicious frame are rhythmic sawtooth borders whose sharp triangles form an invisible shield against the Evil Eye, symbolically protecting every blessing contained wit...

In fact, for the pagans, the pointed branches of coral were used to fight the evil eye launched out of envy, while for Christians, the red colour was the symbol of the passion of Chr...

Among the most prominent symbols are the Hamsa, also known as camel tracks, symbolizing protection and the warding off of the evil eye. The lozenges, often associated with fertility ...

Their repeating formation was believed to trap negative energy and shield the household from the evil eye, transforming the rug into a spiritual guardian woven for both sanctuary and...