What is the meaning of 'Cartouche'?
Cartouches first appeared during the Fourth Dynasty while Pharaoh Sneferu ruled. When the first cartouches were uncovered by French soldiers, the soldiers thought they looked like their bullet cartridges and called them cartouches, the French word for "cartridge."
What is the function of a 'Cartouche'?
In the ancient Egypt, Kings and sometimes other royal members, encircled their name hieroglyphs with a design that is now known as a cartouche. A cartouche is an oval ring that is a hieroglyph representation of a length of rope folded and tied at one end.
The cartouche, known in ancient Egypt as the shenu, is derived from the Egyptian verb, Sheni, which means to encircle. It is very similar to the shen sign, a more circular form, and in fact the earliest use of the cartouche in which the king's name was written were circular and identical with that sign.
The circular shen sign represents the concept of eternity - having no beginning or end. It was also a symbol of protection, and as a hieroglyphic symbol in Egyptian art, it can have the meanings of both "eternity" and "protection".
Cartouche in the Modern World
Egyptian cartouches are available for sale in the modern society. These are made in the form of pendants, rings, bangles or even earrings. They are generally made from either silver or gold. A cartouche can be made to order with your name translated into Egyptian hieroglyphs enclosed with a magical rope. For many, this serves as a novelty and a fashion accessory, but for some the cartouche is worn as an amulet for protection.
Why Buy Egyptian Cartouche or Jewellery ?
With a personal touch added to the ancient legacy, Egyptian cartouches are great gift ideas for yourself, your friends or even your loved ones! All cartouche and silver jewellery are handmade by skilled craftsmen and imported from Egypt itself. Each piece is guranteed to be tastefully and uniquely crafted that you would definitely fall in love with at first sight.
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