Giftware & Lifestyle - Mystic Hamsa Hand Veronese Design

Giftware & Lifestyle

Mystic Hamsa Hand Veronese Design

Dimensions: (hxwxd) ca. 24cm x 10cm x 6.5cm

The Hamsa Hand, also known as the Hand of Fatima, is a symbol found in various cultures and religions and is considered an amulet for good luck and protection against evil, especially the evil eye. It is a popular talisman in the Middle East and North Africa and is often worn as an ornament or decoration.

Origin and Meaning:

• The Hamsa Hand is an ancient symbol used long before the rise of major religions.
  Several religions have ‘adopted’ the symbol, such as Judaism (Hand of Miriam), Christianity (Hand of Mary) and Islam (Hand of Fatima).
• The name ‘Hamsa’ is Arabic for ‘five’, referring to the five fingers of the hand, and is sometimes also associated with the five pillars of Islam.
• Within Islam, the Hamsa Hand is often associated with Fatima, the daughter of the prophet Mohammed.
• In Judaism, the symbol is often seen as a reference to the Hand of God or the Hand of Miriam.
• The Hamsa Hand is often considered a universal symbol of peace, as an open hand cannot hide anything and symbolises openness and honesty.