Colorful Hanging Blue Nazar – 11cm Glass Evil Eye

About this Colorful Hanging Blue Nazar Evil Eye

This colorful hanging blue nazar is one of the most recognizable symbols to come out of Turkish craft tradition — a glossy, deeply saturated glass disc whose concentric rings of dark blue, white, turquoise, and black have watched over doorways, hallways, and living rooms for generations. The glass body catches the light with a subtle shimmer, and the center eye — rendered in the classic layered style — gives it the commanding, watchful presence that makes the nazar such an enduring talisman. At 11cm wide, this is a piece that earns its place on any wall without demanding to dominate it.

The cord above the disc is braided from threads in red, blue, black, cream, and natural tones, giving it a folkloric, handcrafted feel that plain rope or chain cannot match. Threaded along that cord are two smooth white glass beads and one smaller square bead — itself carrying a miniature nazar motif — framing the main disc with careful symmetry. The full hanging length from cord loop to base is approximately 23cm, so it sits comfortably above a door frame, in a window, or alongside other wall decor.

How to display and gift it

The nazar boncuğu has long been hung at the entrance of Turkish homes — the first thing guests see and the last thing you pass on your way out. This piece works just as well in a nursery, an office, or given as a housewarming, wedding, or new-baby gift. Because the center eye is formed by hand during glass production, each disc carries faint individual character: slight asymmetry or tonal shifts in the eye are not flaws — they are evidence of the craft. ShopOfTurkey ships this nazar to doorsteps worldwide, so wherever home is, a piece of Turkish tradition can hang there too.