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Post by yenilira on Nov 11, 2011 0:36:15 GMT 1
You see them everywhere in Turkey - many people hang an amulet from the rear view mirror of their car, some keep several small beads or charms on hand to give to guests, or hang one near or above their door in the home or office. Plastered into walls, even. They are also are worn, in the form of jewellry; bracelets, necklaces, anklets, gold or silver charms, rings and pendants, earrings and ethnic jewellry sets. More often than not, you will receive one instead of Kuruþ in your change. And you will always see them pinned to the clothes of new-born babies.
What are they?
The Nazar (Turkish: nazar boncuðu or nazarlýk) - an eye-shaped amulet believed to protect against the evil eye ("evil eye", from nazar and "amulet" from boncuðu),
What do the colors mean? In Turkey and surrounding countries, the most popular evil eye charm colour is blue. Turkey is in a dry part of the world, where water is precious -- with water things prosper and grow, and without it, things shrivel and die. The colour blue reminds people of fresh, cool water, and, in effect, cleansing powers, so it effectively deflects evil away from you.
It is tradition among many Muslims that if a compliment is to be made one should say "Masha'Allah" ("What God wills") and also "Barak'Allah" ("Blessings of God") to ward off the evil eye.
However, a nazar boncuðu will only be effective if you get it as a gift...........
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Post by yenilira on Nov 11, 2011 15:22:34 GMT 1
Have you got a nazar boncuðu - if so, how did you get it, and where is it now? YL.
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