In the center of this striking Hamsa hand is a metal sheet inscribed with a prayer beseeching that in this home there should be no distress, illness, sadness or conflict – only the blessings of peace. Decorated with blue stones, the Hamsa has a color that has divine significance in traditional sources. This item was designed and produced by the renowned artist Yealat Chen using a new durable metal call mazak.

The word hamsa has its origin in the Hebrew word for five, referring to the five fingers on the hand or the five books of the Torah or the fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet which is one of G-d’s holy names. Wherever it is used, it is reputed to bring with it happiness, good health and luck.