Stylized eye-shaped NAZAR amulet

"Nazar" (Evil eye, Turkish eye, or Greek eye) is a stylized eye-shaped amulet, very popular in Turkey and other cultures, as a charm against the evil eye and bad luck.

Origins: The amulet has ancient origins and is found in many cultures, including Turkish, Greek, and Middle Eastern.
Meaning: It is believed that the nazar protects against the evil eye and envy, and negative energies.

Materials: Often made of glass, glass paste, or ceramic.

Uses: It can be worn as jewelry, hung at home or in a car, or used as a decorative element.

Name: "Nazar" derives from the Arabic "nazar" meaning "to look", "to see", or "to observe".

Other names: In Italian it is also known as "occhio di Allah" or "occhio di Medusa", in Turkish as "nazar boncuğu" (nazar boncuğu), in Greek as "mati", and in Persian as "chesm nazar".