Nazar Boncuk

A nazar boncuk
The "Evil Eye" supsicion is common amongst many cultures; pulcinella is a Neapolitan way to ward off the Evil Eye and there's usog in the Philippines. The basic premise is that someone's jealous or harmful (or evil) eye can do harm when it gazes upon you. In Turkey, the Nazar Boncuk is used to ward off the Evil Eye, and protect against its harms. I would think it was just a tourism gimmick, but I see these blue glass eyes everywhere- laid in sidewalks, hanging from car mirrors, and behind office desks.