The Hamsa, often called the Hamsa Hand, is a symbol of protection, strength, and power that has been used for centuries in Jewish, Islamic, and Middle Eastern cultures. It represents the five fingers of a hand and is believed to ward off evil and bring good luck. The word "Hamsa" means "five" in Arabic and Hebrew.
Each beautiful handcrafted ceramic dish features a hand-painted floral design and spiritual hamsa mudra shape, helping to preserve ages-old Palestinian crafting traditions and symbols. Each purchase provides artisans in Bethlehem and Hebron with fair trade employment, training, and opportunities to market their products worldwide. Perfect for keys, change, office supplies and more. High gloss glaze. Slight variations may occur due to the handmade techniques. For decorative use only. Dimensions: 7"l x 5"w
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