Hamsa Wall Plaque, Whitewashed Mango Wood, 52 x 39cm

Product Overview

A flat Hamsa wall plaque carved from mango wood and finished in a soft whitewash that lets the grain show through. At 52 x 39cm and only 1cm deep, it sits almost flush to the wall, so it reads as a piece of wall art rather than an object. It weighs 1.335kg, light enough for a hallway or bedroom wall.

The Story Behind the Design

The Hamsa is an open palm motif found across North Africa and the Middle East for centuries. It is known as the Hand of Fatima in Muslim tradition and the Hand of Miriam in Jewish tradition, and in both it is traditionally hung in homes as a sign of protection against the evil eye.

Why You'll Love It

• Whitewash over mango wood, so the carved lines pick up shadow while the grain stays visible
• 52 x 39cm: large enough to anchor a wall above a console or headboard on its own
• 1cm profile keeps it close to the wall, useful in narrow hallways
• A recognisable motif with a long cultural history behind it, not a generic pattern
• A considered housewarming gift for someone who collects textiles, ceramics or travel pieces

Materials & Specifications

Perfect For

Hallway and entrance walls · Housewarming gifts · Boho and Moroccan-inspired rooms · Collectors of symbolic motifs · Above a bed or console table

An Auro & Co Moment

You hang it by the front door at eye level, and the whitewashed palm is the first thing you see when you come home with the shopping.

Complete the Experience

Pair it with other carved and painted pieces for a gallery wall.

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FAQ

How big is the plaque?
It measures 52 x 39cm and is 1cm deep.

Does it come with fixings?
Fixings are not supplied. At 1.335kg, standard picture hooks or screws suited to your wall type will do the job.

Is the wood grain visible under the finish?
Yes. The whitewash is a soft wash rather than solid paint, so the natural mango wood grain shows through.