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The design of the hamsa has been used for thousands of years, first seen on ancient pottery found in Mesopotamia.
It is commonly found in the Middle East and Northern Africa, but the hamsa symbol has been found in nearly all the world religions.
The Eye of God is meant to ward off the ill-effects of the Evil Eye and bring its wearers health, happiness, and good fortune.
Additionally, the hamsa has been used to symbolize feminine power, so it is an especially alluring tattoo design for many women. The hamsa is usually shown with vivid color schemes, so it is an ideal choice for someone who wants to get an especially colorful tattoo design.
The hamsa can be styled as simply or as intricately as the wearer desires, so it can easily be adapted to a small, medium-sized, or large tattoo. The hamsa tattoo design would be a great idea for a first tattoo, as it can be a meaningful as well as simple and small piece.
Depending on the positioning of the hand right-side-up or upside-down, the hamsa can channel different benefits for its wearer.
If the hand is facing right-side up, it is meant to work especially well to ward off negativity, both internal and external. If the hand is facing down, it works especially well to bring the wearer good fortune and fertility.
Because hamsa ideas are not associated with any one world religion, anyone can feel free to adorn their skin with its design without worrying about it being offensive.
