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Anatolia · Protection and the evil eye

Çengel (hook)

A hook that catches the evil eye; the union of opposites.

What does it mean?

The hook motif is used to ward off the evil eye; it also expresses the union of opposites and is associated with marriage and abundance [1].

Related plants

  • Syrian rue: The most widespread plant against the evil eye.

Same theme

Göz (eye)Pıtrak (cocklebur)Muska (amulet)Akrep (scorpion)Kurtağzı (wolf’s mouth)Tanrı’nın gözü (eye of God)El, Fatma Ana eli (hand, hand of Fatima)Çintemani

Sources

  1. Hakkâri Kilimi coğrafi işaret tescil belgesi, Türk Patent ve Marka Kurumu, 2023

Drawing: Bitki Tabanı, interpreted from the traditional motif.