Carving in a CARTOUCHE is an ancient art form that involves carving symbols or hieroglyphs into a stone or wooden tablet. The term 'CARTOUCHE' comes from the French word for 'little tube, ' and it refers to the oval shape of the tablet. In ancient Egypt, a CARTOUCHE was often used to contain the name of a pharaoh or other important figure. The most common symbol found in a CARTOUCHE is the SCARAB, which is a six-letter word. The SCARAB is an insect that was seen as a symbol of rebirth and renewal in ancient Egypt.