© Peter Neher

Name: Nurdan A.
Mother tongue: Turkish
Occupation: Beautician
My object: tablecloth with a blue eye
My story about it:

This tablecloth reminds me of my beloved aunt. She gave it to me to protect me from the evil eye.
To the Turks, the blue eye symbolizes ‘protection from the evil eye’ and there are thousands of stories about it. The blue eye means a lot to the Turkish people and this is why it is depicted on many objects. This tablecloth connects me with my aunt in a special way because it was on the table when we drank our last coffee together before she died. I’ve had it for ten years and I still put it on my table when I drink coffee with my clients and friends.