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Feybles — Henna-style Design
Published: 2004-11-30 16:24:37 +0000 UTC; Views: 2736; Favourites: 15; Downloads: 75
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Description
A modern design incorporating the hamsa hand and the Eye. Some of what they symbolise:Hamsa Hand
- Hamsa hand (Arabic) or hamesh hand (Hebrew)
- Amulet for magical protection from the envious or evil eye.
- The words hamsa and hamesh mean "five" and refer to the digits on the hand. An alternative Islamic name for this charm is the Hand of Fatima,in
reference to the daughter of Mohammed. An alternative Jewish name for it is the Hand of Miriam, in reference to the sister of Moses and Aaron.
- Magical Protection
- Love, Luck and protection
- Draws positive energy, happiness, wealth and health
- Turquoise and blue detailing strengthen defense against evil
- Blessing hand of the goddess – Canaanites, Phoenicians, Tunisians
- Justice, partnership and peace
- Protects from hostility
The Eye (at the very top of the design)
- Wards off jealousy, envy and misfortune
- Reflects thoughts, emotions and negativity back upon sender
- Ancient Sumar, Sicilian, Mesopotamian
- alternate name - Chamsah
- Middle East and Eurasia
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Comments: 8
very very pretty... i love this symbol... it means a lot to me...
hoping to get a tattoo of it sometime in the near future... havent decided on the full design yet...
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I'm glad you liked it. It means quite a bit to me as well.
Best of luck with finding the right one for you.
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Hey man! Thats totally groovy! 
awesome job! keep up the good work!
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i love it 
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I'm glad it works for you. I really dig the fact that it can have so much more to it as well, not just being pretty. Nice design to play with...
Thanks for the comment!
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wow,i've forgotten that i've commented on this piece it was sooo long ago
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Yeah, sadly I don't get long-period access for weeks at a time. It makes the catching-up fun though! Many surprises waiting for me.
Thanks!
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