EvilEye021

The evil eye — known as nazar boncuğu in Türkiye and mataki in Greece — is more than a charm. It’s a centuries-old symbol of protection, born from the belief that envy and malice can travel through a glance. Crafted from deep blue glass, it’s said to absorb negative energy and shield the wearer from unseen harm. Its origins stretch back to ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Hellenistic world. Across cultures, it became a quiet guardian: hung in homes, worn as jewelry, gifted to newborns. In Turkish tradition, if the amulet breaks, it means it has fulfilled its purpose — absorbing a curse meant for you. Today, the evil eye remains a shared emblem of resistance against invisible forces. A reminder that even in silence, we can protect what’s sacred.