The evil eye, or char atchk in Armenian, is a curse believed to be cast by a malevolent glare, usually given to a person when they aren’t looking. The  blue amulet with an eye in the middle is worn, carried, or displayed to ward off this evil and protect us from harm. This cultural symbol is combined with the three arrows, the symbol of Antifa, anti-fascism, the ideology and action of warding off the evil of fascism and other forms of bigotry and hatred. These are encircled by janyak, Armenian needlelace. Janyak, created from ancient techniques of making nets, is believed to “catch” evil in it’s net of loops and knots, protecting the wearer from the evil eye. This janyak was made by a survivor of the Armenian genocide. Our fight against fascism is global and rooted in our struggles for justice. 

Three color screen printed patch

Please note that all patches are printed on reclaimed fabric, and the patch you receive may not reflect the example photos. Include a note with your order for preferences and I will try to do my best to accommodate, but there are no guarantees as the fabrics change often.