Anandashop UK Barakah Jerusalem Evil Eye Hand of Fatima Wood Wall Hanging Hamsa Home Blessing Semi Precious Stones Gift

This is a beautiful handmade large hamsa shaped wooden wall hanging with an Arabic written home Blessing. Handcrafted Wooden Plaque that would look fabulous in your home or would make a thoughtful gift. The wooden hamsa decorated with semi precious stones and pewter relief of old Jerusalem sky line. The hamsa measure 17 x 20 cm. The hamsa: A palm-shaped amulet popular throughout all religions and commonly used in jewellery and wall hangings. Depicting the open right hand, an image recognized and used as a sign of protection in many societies throughout history, the hamsa provides superstitious defense against the evil eye. It is also known as the hand of Fatima, so named to commemorate Muhammad's daughter Fatima Zahra. Levantine Christians call it the hand of Mary, for the mother of Jesus. Following its incorporation into Jewish tradition via its widespread use in the Islamic world, it was also renamed the hand of Miriam for Miriam, sister of Moses.