Every nation has superstitions of which some originated thousands of years ago. A popular belief existing in many corners of society is the evil eye. A look can cause pain, injury, or bad luck to anyone on the receiving end. People who are envious or simply believe that a person does not deserve the good fortune bestowed on them also give the evil eye subconsciously.

Therefore, throughout history, man has made many forms of talismans designed to ward off bad luck. A rabbit’s foot is the most common European example and in Turkey, the Nazar Boncuğu is widely displayed in homes, shops, and business.
The Nazar Boncuğu is not just a Turkish tradition anymore. It is also the most popular souvenir sold. From small key rings to necklaces to large ceramic eyes to hang up in the home, they are all sold wherever tourism exists.
Traditionally a circle or round sphere, it is dark blue with the shape of an eye in the middle.
Almost every Turkish person I know has one to carry around with them or display in their home. I often asked if they believe it will ward off bad luck and nine times out of ten, they just shrug their shoulders.
It does not matter whether it works, they just need it there, and much like a child clings to a comfort blanket, the (evil eye) Nazar Boncuğu provides peace of mind. It is said that when an evil eye cracks, it has done its job of protecting you and this belief dates back to the origins of the Nazar Boncuğu. Making the Turkish evil eye is an accepted master trade that stretches back over 3000 years. Men learned the trade from their fathers and will sit at sweltering hot furnaces to twist, shape, and colour the glass into an evil eye.

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