West Asia & Middle East · Türkiye · Against envy
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A blue glass eye from Türkiye, made to look back at an envious glance. People pin it on babies and hang it in homes and taxis.An eye that looks backPitt Rivers Museum, OxfordThe Pitt Rivers Museum describes the blue eye as a way of “returning the gaze” of envy. The museum also holds blue bead charms made for children.Source: Pitt Rivers Museum, Evil eye amulets ↗
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