If you've seen the open palm hand symbol on jewellery, tattoos and even high street Primark t-shirts, you may wonder what it means, and why it's increasingly popular. Well, let's have a quick look at the hamsa, so you know a little more about this protective or blessing charm.
Back in 2015 I was given a broken bracelet of beautiful blue beads from my parents’ travels in Greece, which were 'evil eye' beads. Cue me looking for other fascinating amulets, talismans and charms, which led me to the hamsa.
