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Attempts to ward off the curse of the evil eye has resulted in a number of talismans in many cultures. As a class, they are called "apotropaic" (Greek for "prophylactic" or "protective", literally: "turns away") talismans, meaning that they turn away or turn back harm. Source
This is the talisman seen all over in Turkey, in all sizes, as magnets, in jewelry, all manner of decoration, you name it!
That blue is so dark blue. How cool those are :) I'd love to have one of those. :) Gonna have to fly to Turkey soon LOL :) Great photo :)
ReplyDeleteThey look like two great eyes! I've just been reading about Lapis Lazuli and I think your photo captures that wonderful shade.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. It looks to me like it would give the evil eye rather than warding it off!
ReplyDeleteThis picture made me laugh ! I have such an eye hanging at my lamp on my bedside table, and when I came back from Turkey I had brought quite a lot of them as gifts for my friends. I also have a bracelet, lol !
ReplyDeleteYour picture is beautiful !
I love the color and shade of the blue talismans! your picture is perfect!
ReplyDeleteI want me one :-)
ReplyDeleteVery interesting!
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That shade of blue is close to cobalt blue. I l❤ve it. Happy blue Monday.
ReplyDeleteLove that shade of blue..just beautiful. Happy Blue Monday.
ReplyDeleteThose blue stuff are really cool and interesting. Happy blue Monday.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous shade of blue. Love how you caught the depth of color in your photo.
ReplyDeleteHappy Blue Monday!
XO,
Sheila :-)
those are very pretty! My grandma got me a evil eye necklace in Hawaii, similar but the blue part was turquoise. I like the blue better!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful, dark blue post. I am not familiar with those objects, but they are truly lovely.
ReplyDeleteFascinating! I loved your post today. I hope you are having a wonderful Blue Monday.
ReplyDeleteVery nicely taken. And interesting, as Ingelin's MIL and FIL are both from Istanbul
ReplyDeleteInteresting! the blue is so vibrant, I like it
ReplyDeleteThere is one on my kitchen door here as well!
ReplyDeleteThose are very cool.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful blue talisman. I also love your shopping picture in the next shot. So vibrant.
ReplyDeleteI have an big eye like that on the wall that I managed to buy from a restaurant .. I would not have those hanging in souvenir shop:-)
ReplyDeleteLove your blog and picture!
I love that color of blue - jewel-like.
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