Hamsá

The hamsa is a talisman with the appearance of the palm with five fingers extended, used by practitioners of Judaism and Islam as an amulet against the evil eye. It is also known by the names chamsa Hand of God Hand of Fatima, Eye of Fatima, Hand of Miriam or Hamesh hand.

The Hamsa is used as an amulet against the evil eye. It is very popular in the Middle East, especially in Egypt. The hand can be found in several forms, from jewelery to tiles and keychains.

Tunisian mosaic