Foot binding

In ancient China, women used to have a traditional custom called foot binding, which is also called foot binding or foot binding (Guangdong). People at that time believed that girls’ feet needed space to look good, so the locals would bind their feet with cloth. Eventually, it appeared “Three inches of golden lotus” means that the size of feet is only three inches. In ancient times, beauty and ugliness were judged based on the size of the feet, and small feet were regarded as beautiful.

In ancient China, foot piercing can be said to be a status symbol. Although it is a pity not to be able to walk normally, women can only do this in order to get a good marriage. Girls are taught at a young age that small feet are beautiful, and the size of their feet is an important factor in marrying a good husband.

Foot piercing is very painful and needs to be started from the age of four or five. The pain usually ends up being so painful that you can’t get up from the bed. Therefore, parents usually only let their daughters have their feet pierced in winter because the cold can be used to numb them.

The little feet are finalized around the age of 12. The period before the final shape is also the most painful period in a girl’s life. The most common cause of foot pricking is infection. And you can only wash your feet once or twice a week, so the rancid smell is usually very strong. Because the feet are weak, and need help even when walking.

Although modern people believe that foot piercing is unhealthy treat to feet and this have dominated social trends for thousands of years.

https://www.britannica.com/science/footbinding

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foot_binding