Warding off the evil eye: talismanic textiles
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Do you have a lucky outfit, or a favourite accessory that you always wear when you have to take an exam, appear for an important interview or participate in a competition? You’re not alone! Watch this video to learn about how textiles, especially in the Indian subcontinent, have long been associated with and bestowed with properties believed to protect wearers from bad luck, the evil eye and even physical harm. Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13oVzpqKmMyrhEPEwIYxYLFUGWwqcMaL4/view?usp=sharing Detailed captions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bWepLMfsmQqZQnGCw_TQLSurMbHnmlng/view?usp=sharing Video and resources by The Map Academy: https://mapacademy.io/academy/courses/textiles-from-the-indian-subcontinent-short-course/
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