Magic & amulets
Magic in the Middle East
Magic of plastic
How does plastic work as amulet in silver jewellery from the Middle East….?
Food ceremonies & amulets
How does food work as amulet in silver jewellery from the Middle East….?
‘Seven Eyes’ amulets
What is that blue disc amulet with holes? Its name is saba uyun, and this article tells you all about it!
Numerology in jewellery
A blog post examining how numerology shapes jewellery design in the Middle East—exploring the symbolic power of numbers such as three, five and seven in traditional amulets and adornment.
Magic of Amber
The many beliefs attached to amber in amulets and jewellery!
Bahariya discs: Coptic magic
Bahariya discs from Egypt: their history and meaning.
A shackled jinn from Oman
An Omani necklace with a hidden shackled jinn: what does this represent?
Knot magic in adornment
Knot magic in jewellery from North Africa & the Middle East: history and uses.
Magic Squares
An introduction into magic squares in jewellery: what are they, and what do they mean?
Crescent and star symbolism
A blog post exploring the meanings of the crescent and star symbol in jewellery from North Africa and Southwest Asia. Learn how this celestial motif is used in amulets, adornment, and cultural expression.
Magical knowledge
Magical knowledge in traditional silver jewellery from the Middle East: who knows what?