Showing posts with label hamsa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hamsa. Show all posts

Friday, June 3, 2011

Trinket #154 - Hamsa & Hemp Necklace

I could go on forever about the symbolism of the hamsa, but I'll spare you - unless you're truly curious and click the link. For the rest of you, the hamsa is an ancient symbol used in many cultures as a defense against the Evil Eye. Today felt especially appropriate for this project. 

Monday, May 9, 2011

Trinket #129 - Silky Red Bracelet

Long before the recent resurgence of Kabbalah symbolism, the red bracelet was used by many cultures for luck, protection, and to deflect the evil eye. Today, I added one to my arsenal of charms because I've got a lot of good things cooking and I know how haters work.

It's on a Coke bottle just because.