Inspired by miniature hedgehog figurines unearthed from Egyptian tombs, these new hedgehog silver charms are adorable! This past fall, Nina and I were at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Many years ago when Nina was just starting her jewelry findings company, she would go to the Met and sketch clasps on display from ancient Greece and Rome. These sketches were the inspiration the Balinese silversmiths used to make some of the first clasps in the Nina Designs collection.
On our recent visit, it was the tiny Egyptian hedgehog figurines that captured my fancy. Further research reveals that in Egyptian mythology, hedgehogs were protective talismans as they attacked “bad” animals such as snakes. They could survive in the desert, lending them further protective qualities.
In Celtic lore, the hedgehog is a symbol of rejuvenation and spring. When the hedgehog is happy and safe, its needles are relaxed. When frightened, the animal turns into a prickly ball, teaching us to be less defensive in order to enjoy and appreciate life more.
These little hedgehogs are darling and will be available towards the end of September.
When relaxed, the hedgehog is soft and touchable.
So adorable, these little hedgehog charms will be available in late September.
LOVE these! Heggies are sooo cute. And anything Egyptian inspired is amazing.
Comment by Dawn Lawrence Floen — August 21, 2009 @ 9:01 pm
awww the hedgehog is so cute! and the charms are cute also r they on the website so i can purchase some?
Comment by cheryl — August 22, 2009 @ 12:52 pm
where can i find the hedgehog charms?
Comment by sz — September 29, 2009 @ 12:10 am
Hello SZ, We just received our box from Thailand today that contain the hedgehog charms! So they will be for sale on our site by the end of the day!
Comment by juanita — September 30, 2009 @ 9:50 am