BACKGROUND AND HISTORY OF THE EGYPTIAN CARTOUCHE
(The Good Luck Charm of the Ancient Egyptians)

Originally, the Cartouche was worn only by the Pharaohs or Kings of Egypt. The Pharaoh was considered a living God and his Cartouche was his insignia. The "Magical Oval" in which the Pharaoh's first name was written was intended to protect him from evil spirits both while he lived and in the afterworld when entombed.

Over the past 5000 years the Cartouche has become a universal symbol of long life, good luck and protection from any evil.

Translate your name into Hieroglyphics:

Egyptian Cartouche