Hamsa Hand


		THE HAMSA HAND

		The hamsa hand (Arabic) or the hamesh hand (Hebrew) is an old and recently very popular amulet for magical protection from the envious or the evil eye.The words hamesh and hamsa mean five and refer to the digits of the hand. An alternative Islamic name is the Hand of Fatima in reference to the daughter of Mohammed while an alternative Jewish name is the Hand of Miriam in reference to the sister of Moses and Aaron. The hansa hand appears as a two-thumbed symmetrical form. Although most hamsa hands are amulets, modern Israeli ones are sometimes made in the form of ceramic wall plaques in which hand lettered Hebrew prayers occupies the center of the palm.
		Our Hamsa Collections:
			Michal Golan Hamsas Michal Golan's designs are inspired by Byzantine jewelry with a generous use of gemstones and pearls along with a mosaic tradition.

			Serena Natali Hamsas Working in the ancient and time-consuming art of hand filigree, the designs of Serena Natali are exquisite examples of fine Italian craftsmanship.

			John Wind Hamsas Israeli-born artist John Wind of Maximal Art has designed a series of hamsas for The Jewish Museum. Each hamsa is handmade in the USA using either silver plating or 14kt gold vermeil and includes a chain for hanging.