{"product_id":"nomad-sari-on-the-med-collection-kaftan-turquoise-with-gold-white-large-evil-eye","title":"Nomad Sari On the Med Collection - Kaftan - Turquoise with Gold \u0026 White Large Evil Eye","description":"\u003cp\u003eA turquoise kaftan with a large evil eye at the chest, picked out in gold and white, made for the walk from sun lounger to water. It is loose, airy and easy to throw over swimwear, and it carries a little symbolic charm on its front.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat you'll notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe colour is a clear, sea-like turquoise with a soft, slightly textured look, the kind that sits well against pale sand and shallow water.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe evil eye sits at the centre of the chest: a deep blue iris within white and gold, with small white drops hanging beneath it like lashes or tears.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe shape is wide and relaxed, with short, flowing sleeves and a V-neckline that opens at the collarbone.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe hem falls in an uneven, slightly angled line, and a small tassel at the edge adds a little movement as you walk.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIt is light enough for warm weather and gives easy coverage over a swimsuit without clinging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eThe eye on the front\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe evil eye is one of the most widely worn protective symbols around the Mediterranean and beyond. In Greek and Turkish tradition, a blue eye is kept close to turn aside envious glances and bring a feeling of quiet reassurance. Here it is worn large and in the open, a graphic centrepiece rather than a hidden charm. Many people wear it simply because they love the look and the long tradition behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eHow to wear and care for it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear it open and loose over a bikini or swimsuit, or over a simple vest and shorts for a town or harbour-side lunch. Its relaxed cut suits a pared-back look: bare feet or flat sandals, a woven bag, a few fine necklaces. Light, airy fabrics like this are happiest rinsed gently and dried flat or on a line in the shade, away from harsh heat, so the colour and the decoration on the eye keep their look.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFrom the Nomad Sari On the Med collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kaftan belongs to the Nomad Sari On the Med collection, a line of easy beach and holiday pieces with a Mediterranean mood. It is made in India, and this large evil eye version is one of the boldest in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work as a swimwear cover-up?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The loose, open shape is designed to go straight over swimwear, giving easy coverage without feeling restrictive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for wearing beyond the beach?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is. Over a vest and shorts, or with a light skirt, the turquoise and the eye detail work just as well for holiday evenings and café stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the evil eye symbolise?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTraditionally it is seen as a protective charm against envious looks, especially around the Mediterranean and Middle East, and it is often worn as a reminder to stay grounded and calm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SHAMTAM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67941978243386,"sku":"NSMed-39","price":30.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/8307\/0266\/files\/nomad-sari-on-the-med-collection-kaftan-turquoise-with-gold-white-large-evil-eye-cover.png?v=1794136505","url":"https:\/\/shamtam.com\/products\/nomad-sari-on-the-med-collection-kaftan-turquoise-with-gold-white-large-evil-eye","provider":"SHAMTAM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}