EYE-IN-HAND (HAMSA)

The Hamsa is a palm-shaped amulet – a powerful protection against the evil eye.
The open palm represents openness and blessing, while eye signifies one of the most powerful protecting symbols.

Eye-in-Hand amulet protects from the evil and obtrusive people (and attracts good people), frightens away bad luck, fear and low spirits. It strenghtens the faith, helps to gain power, strength and luck thank to the God’s providence.
The Hamsa placed at home in visible place protects the inmates.
This amulet occurs in many cultures, including Buddhism, Hinduism and native tribes of both Americas.

In Islam Eye-in-Hand is known as Khamsa as is used to frighten away bad spirits accumulated in the evil eye. In Jewish culture it is known as Hamesh Hand.