There are a lot of odd tattoos out there in the world. Everyone is different and all people are a little weird. We celebrate the weird here and root for the most random tattoos. People look for images that have symbolism to have tattooed on their body and we have seen some that we weren’t sure about when we saw them and the birdcage tattoo was one. It’s not that this image is odd or strange, it was just trying to determine what it meant.

After some research, we have come to appreciate this tattoo and know that it can have many different meanings. It might depend on the bird that is sitting in the cage, the shape of the cage itself and if the door is open or not. Cages have long been symbols and used for centuries. Saying that, it is no surprise that people are a fan of this tattoo and we see it on more people than we would have thought.

In order to understand the symbolism behind the birdcage tattoo, we should talk about little bit about the origins of the birdcage. After that, we will address the birdcage tattoo meaning and what its symbolism for those that choose to have this image tattooed on their body. It’s a fun tattoo and we want to talk about the creative ways that people get this tattoo and if it changes the symbolism. Read on if you are curious about the birdcage tattoo and what it symbolizes.

History of the Birdcage

Most would think the history of the birdcage is pretty simple. People like birds; people want to see birds all the time; people keep birds in a cage so they can do this. For the most part, this is completely accurate. The early birdcages were constructed to house these birds so they can be on display for all those who would like to see them. The early cages were handmade out of boxes and nets. They would use materials like woven reeds, bamboo, rope and wood. Some birds were even charged with the task of doing some very dangerous work. Miners would bring canaries into the coal mines and if they saw the bird fall dead, they would know there were gasses present that are toxic.