hamsa hand
Protective eye symbol
A hamsa hand is an amulet shaped like an open palm, often with an eye in the center, used as protection against the evil eye.
Common in Jewish and Middle Eastern traditions, it appears on jewelry, wall hangings, and keychains.
The palm typically has two symmetrical thumbs.
Also called hand of Fatima or hand of Miriam.
- amuletWorn protective token
- charmAttractive personal quality
- good luck charmObject thought to bring fortune
- talismanMagical protective charm
- JudaismReligion following Mosaic law
Jewish tradition · protection · Middle East · North African · palm · open palm · ornamental design · eye · Fatima · Miriam · sacred geometry · blessings · home blessing · fingers · luck · jewelry · Islam · wall hangings
protective intent
hamsa handevil eye
Harm-dealing gaze, supposedly
curse · hex · jinx · malediction · voodoo doll