A symbol of an eye carved in the palm of an open hand is called Hamsa, Or the hand of Fatima, the daughter of the prophet Mohamed, and Miriam, the sister of Moses. The hand takes on a diverse design, some taking on a natural style while others have a more symmetrical take on the symbol, often replacing the little finger with a second thumb. The symbol represents protection in Jewish and Islamic cultures. Throughout time the symbol took on a variety of names, including the eye of Fatima, the hand of Fatima, and the hand of Miriam. Hamsa, or “khamsa”, which means five, a number associated with fighting the Evil Eye; the Alhambra symbol hints at the five pillars of Islam (faith, pilgrimage, fasting, prayer, and tax) which is represented by the five fingers. In Islamic folklore, Fatima’s hand became a symbol of faith after her husband Ali brought a new wife home after his journey, Fatima was said to be in the kitchen cooking for her husband’s arrival, but when she was notified that her husband wasn’t coming alone. In complete shock, Fatima dropped the ladle that was used for stirring the pot, and unbeknownst to her, she continued to stir with her hand not realizing that she was burning her hand in the process. Not restricted to one religion, the Hamsa has been interpreted and argued by scholars to be a Jewish, Christian, or Islamic amulet or even a pagan fertility symbol. The symbol is recognized today as a ‘kabbalistic’ amulet and plays a significant symbol in Jewish art. Celebrities have played a role in reviving the Kabbalah, introducing a new wave of kabbalah accessories and hamsas, such as necklaces and wall hangings, mezuzahs, bracelets, earrings, bookmarks, key chains, and candlesticks. The amulet still plays an active role in Sephardic rituals, including the henna ceremony, where brides decorate themselves in preparation for their wedding, and brides wear the hamsa to ward off the Evil Eye.