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| Usually adorned in gems, the amulet has its “roots in Muslim and Jewish societies." (Photo courtesy: e-Commerce online jewelry stores) |
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| Jennifer Aniston and Madonna have been spotted wearing the “hamsa.” (Photo courtesy: WENN.com and FilmMagic) |
Tuesday, 18 June 2013
The Hamsa: Middle Eastern Symbol Lures Hollywood Divas
Posted on 06:00 by the great khali
ALARABIYA | ENGLISH
CALIFORNIA---A Middle Eastern symbol – traditionally believed to bring good fortune – has become a sweeping fashion trend among celebrity A-listers this season. Jennifer Aniston and Madonna are just some of the stars that have been spotted wearing necklaces and bracelets with the “hamsa” (also known as “khamsa,”) a hand-shaped amulet with an “evil eye” symbol. “Other celebrity fans of the symbol include singers Rihanna and Britney Spears,” The Daily Mail reported this week. [link]
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