Turkish Traditional Art: Nazar Boncuk-Evil Eye

A nazar, lucky eye or evil eye stone (Turkish: nazar boncuğu) is an amulet that is meant to protect against the evil eye ("evil eye", from nazar and "amulet" from boncuğu). It is most common inTurkey. A nazar, lucky eye or evil eye stone (Turkish: nazar boncuğu) is an amulet that is meant to protect against the evil eye ("evil eye", from nazar and "amulet" from boncuğu). ^[1] In Turkey it is ubiquitous in offices and homes, in jewellery, including for babies, on vehicles, doors, horses and even cell phones( the source: Wikipedia)

We painted pebbles using blue, white and black paints. Nazar Boncuks were exhibited during our Mini-Exhibition when we invited parents to share our knowledge.