{ "name": "turkey eye 03cm" }

{ "product_name": "Turkish Eye 03cm", "description": "The Turkish Eye 03cm is a Turkish amulet (sometimes called the Greek eye) that protects against the evil eye, jealousy, and envy. It can be found throughout Turkey, Greece, and various Mediterranean countries. In Mediterranean countries, it's used as a personal amulet in bracelets, earrings, and necklaces, or as a protective amulet by hanging it in homes, offices, or cars.", "details": "This Turkish Eye is made of blue glass and has an approximate weight of 10 grams with a diameter of 3cm and a thickness of 0.4 cm.", "artisanal_note": "This Turkish Eye is handcrafted, so each Turkish Eye 03cm may vary slightly in size and weight from the others.", "meaning": "Its Turkish name for protection against the evil eye and jealousy is nazar boncuk (Nazar-evil eye, boncuk-amulet). The Turkish Eye 03cm is often referred to as the Eye of Fatima, named after the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad, and it's combined with the Hand of Fatima amulet to enhance its effects.", "design": "Although it can take various patterns and be applied in different models, the Turkish Eye is generally composed of a circle, sphere, or drop shape in dark blue with a white and light blue eye overlay.", "history": "The Turkish Eye amulet appeared during the development period of glassmaking in the Mediterranean around the 16th century BC.", "legend": "Legend has it that fair-haired blue-eyed men could be malevolent and send negative vibrations through their gaze. When the Turkish Eye breaks or cracks, it has fulfilled its protective function and must be replaced with a new one." }