The hamsa hand the hand of fatima symbol and its meaning november 4, 2017 by metin known around the world as the hamsa hand, the hand of mary, hand of fatima, hand of miriam and spelt alternately as khamsa, the hamsa is probably the most famous symbol whose name. The 5 fingers on the hand are associated to the five books of the torah in judaism and to the five pillars of islam. A palmshaped symbol depicting an open hand with five fingers has been a sign for protection throughout history. Closeup of old metallic door knocker shaped as hand of. Door knockers door furniture page 2 broughtons lighting. Another popular spitalfields door knocker is the hamsa, or hand of fatima, a symbol of.
The hand of fatima is an ancient talisman that symbolizes feminine power. Buy hand of fatima canvas prints designed by millions of independent artists from all over the world. It can be found today throughout the middle east in womens jewelry, flatweaving, embroidery, doorknockers, automobile ornamentation, and so on. Brass door knocker brass door knocker on a door in the. The hand of fatima fatma daughter of prophet mohammed throughout northern africa, turkey, and in other parts of the middle east, muslims wear the necklace and, hand of fatima, as a jewellery and also for superstitious protection. Add a rustic touch to your front door with the addition of the elkhart handforged iron door knocker. Doorknobs exist in many different forms, from very simple to lavishly decorated with sculptures. Jan 08, 2018 the hamsa symbol is especially popular among jews and muslims. Victorian ladys hand door knockers debunking the hand. Doors are there to provide protection and therefore it was not long before our ancestors attached magical symbols to the outside of their doors to ward off the evil eye.
European name for the khamsa from arabic, five, the hand with five fingers extended. See more ideas about hand of fatima, hamsa and hamsa hand. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Refine your search for hand of fatima door knocker for hand of fatima door knocker. Thought to originate from the hand of fatima a palmshaped amulet used to protect against evil hand shaped knockers are common in countries bordering the mediterranean whence they spread to neighboring countries. Brass door knocker brass door knocker on a door in the spa. The socalled hand of fatima door knocker france is home to a remarkable range of 19th century door knockers. Believed to channel the forces of good, the hand of fatima promotes healing and fosters miracles. Door knockers in morocco are a symbol of protection for the home as they are typically designed in the shape of the hand of fatima khamsa, chamsa or hamsa and made of solid brass, cast iron or wood by a skilled artisan. All hand of fatima canvas prints ship within 48 hours, include a 30day moneyback guarantee, and arrive readytohang with preattached.
Precursors include the punic hand of baal and the roman vshaped amulets possibly representing the roman numeral five, all for. Originating from the hebrew word hamesh, literally meaning five, the hand is worn as a defense against negative energy, deflecting the gaze of the evil eye away from the wearer. Hand of fatima or hamsa meaning in christianity, judaism, and islam. Modern ones are usually in brass or sometimes iron. The hamsa is variously known as the hand of fatima mohammeds daughter and the hand of merriam moses sister suggest, which is why the amulet carries significance to both jews and muslims. The most common door knocker is undoubtedly the famous khamsa, or hand of fatima knocker that lines innumerable riad doors in the medinas tangle of alleyways. The hand door knockers are talismans used to ward off the evil eye. With the wide assortment of animal knockers, use one as a chance to show everyone what your spirit animal is. Victorian ladys hand door knockers debunking the hand of fatima knocker on. This could also confirm another story that states that there are also male and.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Exhibition runs friday, january 15 february 12, 2016 the symbol known as the hamsa, or hand of fatima, in arab and middle eastern culture, is also a potent symbol in cultures around the world, from asia, africa, latin america and even to the tribal cultures of native americans. Fatima zahra was the daughter of the prophet mohammed. Closeup of old metallic door knocker shaped as hand of fatima. See more ideas about hamsa, hamsa hand and hand of fatima. The 5 fingers on the hand are associated to the five books of the torah in. Marrakesh, morocco stock photo hand of fatima or hamsa means five in arabic is popular amulet for protection against evil eye. Get premium, high resolution news photos at getty images. If you amble in the medina, you will view a fascinating array of them with a wealth of different designs, but their meaning and symbolism might be. The five fingers that appear on a moroccan door knocker or a khamsa refer to the five books of the torah to jews, the five pillars of islam for. Unfollow fatima hand to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Thereby, it denotes resistance against difficulties, patience, faith, and loyalty. Ya know, it really bugs me when i see an incorrect statement about an traditional antique get picked up and spread all over the internet. It can be found today throughout the middle east 1 in womens jewelry, flatweaving, embroidery, door knockers, automobile ornamentation, and so on. The hand of fatima, as the doorknocker for a house in the old. The hand of fatima can frequently be spotted on entryway doors of. He is trained in the christian faith on the one hand then taught the moslem faith in secret. It is also sometimes referred to as the hand of mary representing mary, mother of jesus. Travel is art world history projects, middle eastern. This iron door knocker in the shape of a hand is also known as the hand of fatima. The hamsa hand the hand of fatima symbol and its meaning. Khmissa fatima hand door knocker moroccan craft made of brass arabe door knocker engraved handmade door knocker kiryakoshop 4. Fatima was the daughter of the prophet muhammad who married ali, the nephew of the prophet. Depicting the open right hand, an image recognized and used as a sign of protection in many times throughout history, the hamsa is believed.
The hamsa hand or hand of fatima is an ancient middle eastern talisman. This elegant style, traditionally known as the hand of fatima, would suit. It represents the allprevailing energy of peace, truth, and goodness and symbolizes the goddess whose hand radiates love and protects from evil intent. Knocking on beautiful doors in venice the venice insider. Another beautiful door knocker spotted the world over is the hand shaped door knocker. The hand, the eye, and the number five figure significantly in arabic and berber tradition and also relate to warding off the evil eye. Its relatively light for a strong cast iron knocker, but that just makes it all the more suitable for lighter mounting applications. Here, the hamsa is called the hand of fatima after fatima zahra, daughter of the prophet muhammad. The hand of fatima can frequently be spotted on entryway doors of moroccan homes particularly in the shape of door knockers in this way the home and its inhabitants may be protected from the evil eye. Brass door knocker on a door in the spanish city of cadiz. Chris a few birthdays ago gave me a small hand of fatima made out of paved.
If you are so inclined, you can purchase a hand of fatima door knocker here or here. These unusual door knockers span styles from antique to contemporary, novelty to luxury. The five fingers of the hand are further associated with the five pillars of islam. Sep 29, 2011 the hand of fatima tells of the harsh and cruel clash between christian and moslem faith,s in 15th century spain, from the angle of the illegitimte son of a priest and a moslem girl. While most door knockers are made of brass, some may use iron, nickel, bronze, or even chrome for an extra shiny finish. The hand of fatima or hamsa is supposed to symbolize fatimas tough life and her struggle for dignity. Add a rustic touch to your front door with the addition of the elkhart hand forged iron door knocker. As a long term lover of all things spain, and expecially catalunya and andalucia i had enjoyed falcones previous book based in barcelona and surrounds and looked forward to the hand of fatima.
Dec 22, 2014 moroccan door knockers can be found throughout morocco and are palmshaped. Spitalfields door knockers look up london history blog. If you amble in the medina, you will view a fascinating array of them with a wealth of different designs, but their meaning and symbolism might be less obvious. The hand of fatima, as the doorknocker for a house in the. Im no door knocker history expert but ive read that slaves were chained to heavy rings. Hands of fatima also are often seen worn as pendants around necks. Hamsa is a talismanic symbol that people believed to protect them from harm against evil forces. Both made different sounds, and so the woman of the house knew if it was appropriate to open the door from the sound of the knock. This elegant style, traditionally known as the hand of fatima, would suit darker victorian exteriors but would look great on any front door or garden gate. Buy handmade brass hand of fatima door knocker, moroccan brass door knocker, brass hand of kamsa door knocker. Each door knocker that ive seen during my travels in the magrebs old cities of. A modern reinterpretation of a ubiquitous middle eastern cultural theme, this piece looks great mounted on walls and doorways.
Decorative knockers on the anonymous studded front doors of the medina in marrakech are no exception. It features a diamondshaped backplate and a large ring. The history of doors must be nearly as long as the history of buildings. In 1564, after years of christian oppression, the moors of granada exact a terrible revenge against their masters. Heritage k1210 lion head door knocker antique brass lacquered.
I wasnt disappointed, what a fantastic historic tale, detailing the fate of spains moriscos in andalucia. The hand of fatima, as the doorknocker for a house in the old city of fez, the hand is an ancient symbol of good luck and protection against the evil eye. Or, if youre feeling a bit cheeky, get a door knocker in the shape of a hand. Here we take a brief look at the history of the door knocker and share. The hamsa symbol is especially popular among jews and muslims. Considered to have originated in muslim countries and symbolise the hand of fatima recognised and used as a sign of protection it would indicate that a person of muslim faith lived in the house. The hand of fatima is a sprawling historical novel, set in 17th century spain when the christians had defeated the moors. The hand of fatima tells of the harsh and cruel clash between christian and moslem faith,s in 15th century spain, from the angle of the illegitimte son of a priest and a moslem girl. Each door knocker that ive seen during my travels in the. Moroccan door knockers can be found throughout morocco and are palmshaped.
The hand of fatima door knocker rocky mountain hardware. The hamsa is also variously known as the hand of fatima after the daughter of the prophet muhammad, the hand of mary, the hand of miriam, and the hand of the goddess. The hand of fatima door knocker rocky mountain hardware the hand of fatima door knocker product details the hand of fatima door knocker dk16. Each door knocker that ive seen during my travels in. Mar 10, 2019 another popular spitalfields door knocker is the hamsa, or hand of fatima, a symbol of protection which originates in islam fatima was a daughter of mohammed but has since been adopted by judaism and christianity to ward or evil forces. Khamsah is an arabic word that means five, but also the five fingers of the hand. One of the most popular designs is often referred to as the hand of fatima and supposedly derives from ancient islamic symbolism. If you amble in the medina, you will view a fascinating array of them with a wealth of different designs, but their meaning and. Victorian ladys hand door knockers debunking the hand of.
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