Chinese bird cages bring oriental elegance to your home as well as balance feng shui

Home decor

The interior design of the home is very important for your well-being: a pleasant environment makes you feel good. Have you ever considered the benefits of a decorative Chinese bird cage? Not only does it bring an oriental look with its pleasing curves and elegance, but these bird cages also balance the feng shui of modern design.

bird markets

Most Chinese cities have a bird market where every morning you can see old men taking their birds out into the “air”. They cover the cage with a cloth until they reach the market or the park. Perhaps the birds enjoy talking together? In Hong Kong there is a large market at Mong Konk, which sells cages and live crickets in plastic bags, as well as birds and accessories.

History of bird cages

Chinese everywhere enjoy birdsong: it is said to lift their spirits. However, birds as pets also go back a long way in other cultures. Pigeons and parrots were caged for their beauty and mystery in ancient Egypt, where they can still be seen depicted in hieroglyphics. The Romans kept birds and it was considered the duty of a slave to take care of domesticated beasts. And in India, the Mynah has been considered a sacred bird for over 2,000 years.

The rich treasured the elegance of caged birds as a symbol of style and sophistication. A few hundred years ago, Western traders in the Far East brought exotic birds home as pets along with their spices. Bamboo and wooden bird cages were hung near the open windows in many kitchens in the American colonies. In the Victorian era, decorative cages became an important decoration in the living room.

Today’s Chinese bird cages are likely to have been made in the same way thousands of years ago: by weaving bamboo, reed, twigs of wood, rope mesh, or reeds. Much more stylish than the western style wire mesh cages that many bird owners find uncomfortable for their pets – cold and unnatural.

bird cage design

Chinese bird cages are often designed in polygonal shapes with three or four sides, as well as round. This makes them look interesting, as well as being further enhanced by elaborate decoration such as pagoda roofs or ornate carvings.

A bird cage should be large enough to accommodate the movement and daily activities of its inhabitant. However, for practical reasons, the smaller cages are generally preferred. It is important to choose a cage that can be removed from the bottom for cleaning and has attached seed and water traps. For those who have neither the time nor the patience to care for a pet, an oriental bird cage is a stylish decorative addition to every home.