Basic Introduction to the Turkish Evil Eye
The Evil Eye, also known as EvilEye or BlueEye, is a traditional Turkish amulet for warding off evil and a very characteristic local souvenir.
Product Features
The Evil Eye is a glass product: a round piece of light or dark blue glass with a dot of white in the center, topped with a small drop of black. There are many variations, such as being set in different shaped casings or made into teardrop or heart shapes. Charms, wind chimes, bracelets, and necklaces are common forms of the Evil Eye.
History and Folklore
Turks believe that if one is targeted by an evil deity, misfortune will follow, leading to failures at work, relationship breakdowns between couples, and illnesses in children. To protect their families from harm, many people carry with them a glass amulet that imitates the eye of the evil deity, drawing its attention and thus avoiding misfortune.
The amulet is typically made in the shape of an eye from blue glass, as Turks firmly believe that when confronted with an evil deity, the evil eye is drawn to the glass. If the glass breaks, the misfortune can be averted, so there is no need for it to be made from precious materials. The most important aspect is that it must be transparent like a real eye to attract demons. The “Turkish Evil Eye” acts as a substitute, breaking along with the glass and removing your misfortune.