Boncuk The Evil Eye

by Taiche Acrylic Art

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Boncuk The Evil Eye

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Taiche Acrylic Art

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A nazar (Turkish: nazar boncuğu Old Turkic: gökçe munçuk) is an eye-shaped amulet believed to protect against the evil eye (“evil eye”, from nazar and “amulet” from boncuğu). The word “nazar” is derived from the Arabic نظر, “sight” or “seeing”. In Turkish, it is also called Munçuk.
It is a common sight in Turkey] where the nazar is often hung in homes, offices, cars, children’s clothing, or incorporated in jewellery and ornaments. They are a popular choice of souvenir with tourists.
A typical nazar is made of handmade glass featuring concentric circles or teardrop shapes in dark blue, white, light blue and black, occasionally with a yellow/gold edge.

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January 18th, 2015

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