Red String - what is it?
Wearing a thin scarlet or crimson string ( Hebrew : חוט השני) as a type of bracelet is a Jewish folk custom as a way to ward off misfortune brought about by the " evil eye " ( Hebrew : עין הרע). The tradition is popularly thought to be associated with Kabbalah and religious forms of Judaism. The red string itself is usually made from thin scarlet wool thread. It is worn as a bracelet or band on the left wrist of the wearer (understood in some Kabbalistic theory as the receiving side of the spiritual body), knotted seven times, and then sanctified with Hebrew blessings. The Red String protects us from the influences of the Evil Eye . Evil eye is a very powerful negative force. It refers to the unfriendly stare and unkind glances we sometimes get from people around us. Envious eyes and looks of ill will affect us, stopping us from realizing our full potential in every area of our life Rachel and The Red String Its not just any Red String it went through a ...