Bound feet could be also called “Lotus Feet” or “Lily Feet.” Foot Binding was introduced in the Sung Dynasty (960-1279 AD).

Chinese Foot binding was to look like the woman was skimming over golden lilies. Europeans invented high heels which did the same thing without binding their feet. (known as 21st century western foot binding)

The arch of the foot was bowed to make the foot shorter. The four smaller toes were broken so they could go underneath the foot. Normal foot X-ray – Blue Lines Bound foot X-ray – Red Lines

General shoes for bound feet worn around the home – for the poorer people on the top right, for the richer people on the bottom right Shoes worn out of the house by wealthier people – on the left