Seek the clarity of this cage

Speaking of playing with birds, the image of the birdcage raised by that buddy in Beijing is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. On the other hand, Tianjin is famous for making birdcages. Many famous cage manufacturers are locals, and this trend has continued to this day. Bird cage culture is a part of many cultures. Bird cages in different regions are not only different in technology, but also different in accent, reflecting the changes of humanities and customs in a region. Bird cages in China are mainly divided into: north cage, south cage, Sichuan cage and wide cage. Among them, the famous makers of Dunshi Beilong mainly gathered in Tianjin. China birdcage pays attention to "the south is round and the north is round", and the north cage is mainly round and graceful. Square cages are generally birdcages, which were popular in the north for some time in the late Cultural Revolution. At that time, the hedonism of raising birds was not allowed. What if you really love birds? The buyer's birdcage is covered with a towel, which is convenient for walking around in the schoolbag. Bird cage culture flourished in the prosperous period of Qing Dynasty and Kang Dynasty, and evolved from the old custom of Manchu nobles keeping eagles and dogs. Raising birds has given birth to the production and processing of birdcages, many of which are good at making. At that time, the Qing Palace Department organized skilled craftsmen from all over the country to make birdcages for the palace. Under the influence of the royal family, folk rich people followed suit, and the wind of keeping birds and playing in cages became more and more fierce. In the streets and alleys of old Beijing, you can often see gentlemen in robes and jackets, melon caps and birdcages in their hands. Every morning, whether in winter or summer, they go to the city root and the river to walk the birds. After walking the birds, I went straight to the teahouse, hung the birdcage on the beam, made a pot of tea, and chatted while drinking. At the end of the Qing dynasty, when the situation was turbulent, a note was posted on the post of the teahouse, which read in four big letters, "Don't talk about state affairs." In that special era, it was more timely to raise birds and talk about birds. Beilong is centered on Tianjin and Beijing, and Beijing and Tianjin are almost inseparable. The most famous cages and hooks are made in Tianjin, and most of the covers are made in Beijing, while the bird food cans are basically copied by famous people who took old cans to Jingdezhen, which is called "Ding Shao". Han Chun is the ancestor of Peron, and all famous cage-making masters in Tianjin should respect Han Chun as their teacher. Han Chun first studied crafts in Beijing, and then returned to Tianjin, where he opened a factory in heather and made cages in Japan. When he was in Tianjin, he also accepted an apprentice named Suo, whom Tianjin bird friends love to call Xiao Suo. Among the older generation, the cage cavity is the most famous, while Zhang and He have the best reputation as old hooks. With the continuous improvement of cage-making technology and tools, cage-making technology has developed to this day, and the technology is more refined, and more famous people stand out. The fine products of Tianjin cages, such as Liu Lemin's all-in-one bamboo shrimp moustache birdcage, "Loach Back" and "Round Shoulder", have narrow banners and narrow circles. In fact, the cage strips are bonded by two bamboo strips with bamboo skin, which greatly makes up for the weakened toughness and tension of the strips. Twist the upper ring of the cage at an angle by hand, and after releasing it, only the sound of banging is heard, and the cage cavity returns to its original position, which is amazing. Another example is the birdcage in Wang Shengli, Hedong, with shallow bamboo carvings, distinct layers and strong three-dimensional sense, and many inlay techniques, mainly including tooth carving cages, tortoise shell inlay cages and carved green cages. Its mosaic technology is famous for its exquisite, solid, durable and unique style. His brother Wang Tongyishan makes hooks and antique cans, which are the best in Tianjin. Unfortunately, he died prematurely, and Chu Xiao is the most famous hook manufacturer today. cite