FOOT BINDING

WHEN IT BEGAN

• 10th century
• Emperor's favorite concubine

WRAPPING

• 10 ft. long & 2 in. wide
• Cut off blood circulation
• Bandaged tightened each day

STARTED OUT YOUNG

• Ages between 4-6
• Younger couldn't handle the pain
• Feet were too big if older than 6
• Bones were softer at a young age

THE PROCESS

THE IDEAL FOOT

• Fit into shoe 3-4 in. long
• The "lotus" foot

WHY FEET WERE BOUND

• A sign of beauty & attractiveness
• Sign of delicate
• In need of male protection

MANICURED

BANNED

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RESOURCES

• theatlantic.com
• chinatourguide.net
• howstuffworks.com
• ancienthistory.about.com