'Nimbu Mirchi' Nazar Battu Bag Tag // Lime Chili Evil Eye Charm

In India, we are surrounded by the most interesting little design details that usually stem from very logical reasons, but along the way turn into myths and other symbolisms and sometimes vice-versa. 
Here is a ‘chili-nimbu nazar battu’ // lime and chili to ward off evil. Many businesses, homes, even cars and trucks across the country hang real lime and chili bunches in their spaces. It started off from people hanging them outside their homes as disinfectants, but over the years it turned into a symbol to ward off evil. It was also said that when people travelled, they carried lime and chili’s. The lime was to prevent dehydration, so they would squeeze it in the water and have it. And the chilis were to check if a snake bite was poisonous or not if they ever got struck by one. If they felt the heat in the mouth, it wasn’t poisonous and if they didn’t feel any sensation, it was.
What is true and what isn’t, we are not too sure, but what we do know is this little charm, has turned out so cute. 

Hang it on your bag or use it at a keychain and keep away all those envious eyes.

Charm color: Gold with light green, dark green and yellow color.

Materials: Brass, seed beads

Clasp color: Gold

Size: The size of the charm is 2.25 inches in length and total length with the clasp is 4 inches.

How to care for your jewelry:

• Keep in a dry place.
• Store each piece in 'glue-free' pouches or ziplocks.
• Do not wear them in water.
• Do not spray perfume on your jewelry.

**We try to ship our orders within 7 to 10 days. Incase you need them quicker please send us a note along with your order and we will try and send it out as soon as possible. If the product is out of stock or a custom order, it will take 2 to 3 weeks to ship depending on the piece. 

***Please note, the pieces are all hand-made and there might be slight variations in color and sizes.