The Nazar Boncuk is an ancient talisman that is present throughout the Middle East. It can be seen in Armenia, Iran, and Greece, but it is in Turkey that it is most widespread. The Nazar Boncuk is everywhere, hanging on doors, in offices, hanging on a pendant, on mirrors for taxis or buses, embedded in the walls of buildings or on the subway. It’s also a very popular gift, offered to bring good fortune. And before you even realize it, you will be “contaminated” by this tradition too.
What does it symbolize?
The Nazar Boncuk symbolizes the jealous and envious look of others, which, according to the popular belief, would have the power to cause various misfortunes to a person or his property. Turkish people believe that this amulet protects its holder from the bad energies by absorbing them.
Nazar Boncuk 是一種古老的護身符，遍布整個中東地區。 它可以在亞美尼亞、伊朗和希臘看到，但在土耳其最為普遍。 Nazar Boncuk 無所不在，掛在門上、辦公室裡、吊墜上、計程車或公車的鏡子上、嵌入建築物的牆壁或地鐵上。 這也是一種非常受歡迎的禮物，可以帶來好運。 在你意識到之前，你也會被這個傳統「污染」。
它像徵著什麼？
Nazar Boncuk 象徵著他人的嫉妒和羨慕的目光，根據普遍的信仰，這種目光有能力給一個人或其財產帶來各種不幸。 土耳其人相信，這個護身符可以透過吸收不良能量來保護持有者免受不良能量的侵害。
