Evil Eye Nazar Charm

A cobalt glass eye blown at a wood-fired furnace near İzmir, in rings of blue, white and black: the nazar of folk tradition, hung by doorways to catch the envious glance.

At a glance Blown glass nazar in cobalt blue, white and black Made at a wood-fired furnace near İzmir Each one varies in size, weight and shade Sold as a curiosity; no medical or scientific claims are made, only a long and widely…

Hang it just inside the door, where a visitor's gaze lands first. The nazar boncuğu, literally the evil-eye bead, is among the most widely recognized protective charms in the world.