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GIFT IDEAS :
Looking for a unique & unusual gift idea?  Choose a Turkish Tea Glass Set & combine it with one of our four (4) different Turkish loose-leaf black teas.  A one-of-a-kind, handmade & hand-etched Decorative Copper Plate would be a splendid housewarming gift.  Jewelry is always appreciated especially when it is a unique piece of jewelry that can't be found just anywhere.  We have "Lacy" Sterling Silver Turkish necklaces & bracelets, the very unique and popular "Foxtail" or "Ottoman" bracelets, as well as a variety of beaded necklaces, casual jewelry and Evil Eye charm jewelry.   For the cook, we have authentic Turkish Spices and Music fans will be thrilled with a Turkish Music CD.

BROWSE OUR WEBSITE for these suggested gift items & more wonderful gifts that will make a lasting impression.

We have one of the largest selections of Evil Eye Beads, Jewelry, Charms, Amulets and other decorations. Many items are only available here at Cafe Anatolia.com

ABOUT THE EVIL EYE

I t i s quite common and customary in the Turkish culture to give a gift of a Nazar Boncuk or "Evil Eye" as it is more widely known.

A s in many other cultures ^{( 1)}, Turks believe that a person with concealed envy, whether it is intentional or involuntary, can cause harm or distress to others. The Evil Eye is used to guard against malevolence or ill-will that can be transferred through the eyes ("The Look") of someone harboring these inner thoughts or feelings.

T he protection of the Evil Eye is used for anything new or that is likely to attract praise or admiration -- things that could cause someone to become jealous and feel envy or resentment. The Evil Eye is believed to have the power to reflect (absorb or ward off) this type of negative thinking or energy by protecting the person or object from the possibility of misfortune.

E vil Eyes are worn, in the form of jewelry (Evil Eye necklaces, pins, bracelets) to protect the wearer. Evil Eye ornaments are hung in homes and offices, seen guarding doorways, hung on the rear-view mirror in cars, pinned to the clothing of newborn babies and even attached to the collar on pet animals.

I t has been said that if your Evil Eye amulet cracks or breaks, it has done its job and should be replaced!

⁽¹⁾ Found in ancient Anatolian (Turkish), Egyptian, Italian, Greek & Roman cultures; also references can be found in Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist and Hindu traditions and folk cultures.

And, we have lots of ideas for using the Evil Eye:

• Hang a small Evil Eye amulet from the rear view mirror of your car

• Keep an Evil Eye charm or bead in your purse or wallet

• Hang an Evil Eye on or near your door at the home or office

• Use our Evil Eye lanyard clips on a jacket, purse or any other zipper pull

• Add an Evil Eye charm to a favorite bracelet or watch
• Add an Evil Eye charm or several different evil eye charms to plain hoop earrings

• Our colorful mini Evil Eye charms are great to attach to the closure clasp of a necklace or bracelet

• Using glue or velcro attach an Evil Eye Bead onto a candle, or computer monitor or other accessory in your home or on your desk at work.  Our larger Evil Eye Amulets make terrific paperweights!

• Keep several small Evil Eye beads or charms on hand to give to guests or enclose in cards or as package ornaments.  They make perfect party favors or event hand-outs.

• Don't forget your cat, dog or other pet!  Attach a charm or bead to their collar, or purchase our ready-made Evil Eye dog collar!

• Know someone that's been down on their luck?  Give them a token of your understanding with an Evil Eye gift enclosed with one of our pre-printed "info cards" explaining about the Evil Eye. They're sure to smile and will always remember how much you cared! (And hopefully their luck with get better!)