The evil eye, a belief spanning various cultures, is a superstition centred around a malevolent stare capable of causing harm, misfortune, or bad luck to those it targets. It's often associated with feelings of envy or negativity directed towards an individual. Protective talismans, shaped like an eye and typically adorned in shades of blue or green, are thought to ward off this negative energy, serving as symbols of spiritual defence against the perceived malevolent gaze.