The hamsa (Arabic: خمسة‎ khomsah, also romanized khamsa, meaning lit. "five") is a palm-shaped amulet popular throughout the Middle East and North Africa, and commonly used in jewelry and wall hangings.[1][2] Depicting the open right hand, an image recognized and used as a sign of protection in many societies throughout history, the hamsa is believed to provide defense against the evil eye. The symbol predates Christianity and Islam. In Islam, it is also known as the hand of Fatima, so named to commemorate Muhammad's daughter Fatima Zahra (c. 605 or 615[3] – 633). Levantine Christians call it the hand of Mary, for the Virgin Mary. Jews refer to it as the hand of Miriam in remembrance of the biblical Miriam, sister of Moses and Aaron.

This swap is short and sweet.. here's the deets:

• senders choice but it's always a good idea to check your partner's profile

• Whatever you make must have a hamsa on it (size/type/color/etc is up to the sender)

• It can be handmade or storebought

• Value must be no less than $5 but it can certainly be more. Use your best judgement here, but for say -HANDMADE papercrafts I would call $5 - 3 ATC's, 2 Postcards, 6+" diameter mandala.. for HANDMADE jewelry it might be a bracelet, a pair of earrings, etc... For sewing crafters, perhaps a HANDMADE hot pad, a small pouch (like make up bag size), a simple stuffy, etc. Again - Im leaving the judgement up to you - but lets up the karma factor and spoil our partners :)