Huayruro seeds are traditionally used in the Andes to ward off evil spirits. Here they are strung together to form beautiful "protective" bracelets that pull open and closed. Specifics: Seeds naturally come in varying black and red colors Handmade beads 7-9.5" The evil eye, known as “mati” (μάτι) in Greek culture, is a curse thought to be given by a malicious glare that can cause bad luck or loss. You may have heard someone giving you the "evil eye" from across the room - and many people around the world believe this to be more then just a saying. People can knowingly wish negative thoughts on you, but the power of the eye is that some people unknowingly and innocently cast the curse on others. That's why it's important to wear an evil eye somewhere on your body to ward off this curse and protect yourself throughout the day.