Lotus Feet – China

Footbinding, also known as "Lotus Feet," was a historical tradition in rural China that was considered an important beauty practice for women.

The process of footbinding was indeed painful and time-consuming. It involved breaking a woman's feet and binding them tightly to achieve a small, delicate form resembling lotus feet. This practice was associated with notions of femininity, grace, and beauty in traditional Chinese culture, and it persisted for centuries despite its harmful effects on women's health.

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