{"product_id":"turkish-evil-eye-charm","title":"Turkish Evil Eye Charm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurkish Evil Eye Charm is a handmade blue-glass nazar amulet, about 1 inch (3cm) across, in the classic concentric blue-and-white pattern.\u003c\/strong\u003e Small and lightweight, it's an easy first piece to hang by a door, tuck into a bag, or add to a shelf. Because it's handmade, each charm varies slightly in tone and pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvil eye (nazar) charm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandmade glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 1\" \/ 3cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSymbol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNazar (evil eye)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditionally used for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtection and good fortune\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHandle gently — breakable glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout the symbol\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe nazar, or evil eye, is one of the oldest protective symbols still in everyday use, with roots stretching back thousands of years across Turkey, Greece, and the wider Mediterranean and Middle East. Blue is the traditional color because it was historically rare and prized, and the layered \"eye\" design was believed to meet and turn back an unwanted gaze. Today it's carried by people of many cultures and faiths as a shared folk symbol, found everywhere from home entryways to jewelry. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/protection-grounding\"\u003eprotection and grounding\u003c\/a\u003e pieces or other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/good-luck\"\u003egood-luck\u003c\/a\u003e charms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to hang or carry it\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHang it by its loop near a doorway, window, or entryway — a classic placement in nazar tradition — or simply tuck it into a bag or pocket to keep with you. It also sits nicely on a shelf among other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/home\"\u003ehome decor\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/other-items\"\u003esymbolic keepsakes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis charm is handmade glass, so handle it gently and keep it away from hard surfaces or falls, as it can chip or shatter. Wipe with a soft, dry cloth; no water needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a Turkish evil eye charm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a nazar boncuğu, a traditional handmade blue-glass charm from Turkey shaped like a concentric eye. This one is about 1 inch across. It is a decorative, symbolic piece traditionally worn or hung for protection and good fortune, not a health product or medical device.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is it made of?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandmade glass in the classic dark blue, white, and light blue concentric pattern. Because each charm is handmade, color depth and pattern spacing vary slightly piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I hang or carry it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHang it by its loop near a doorway, window, or entryway, or tuck it into a bag or pocket to carry with you. No special ritual is required — it can simply be placed wherever feels meaningful to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the nazar tradition religious?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe nazar predates and crosses many religions — it's a folk tradition found across Turkey, Greece, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East, held by people of many faiths and backgrounds as a cultural symbol rather than a religious object.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's handmade glass, so handle it gently and keep it away from hard surfaces or falls — it can chip or shatter. Wipe with a soft, dry cloth; no water needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat pairs well with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMany people pair a nazar charm with other protective and good-luck pieces, such as a hamsa or a car-hanging charm, or display it alongside other symbolic home decor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is a Turkish evil eye charm?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It's a nazar boncuğu, a traditional handmade blue-glass charm from Turkey shaped like a concentric eye. This one is about 1 inch across. 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