Foot binding: 'lotus shoes' reveal an extreme ancestral practice

Tiny shoes, fitting in the palm of a hand, testify to the historical practice of foot binding practiced for centuries in Asia.

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This extreme body modification marked generations of women and reflects bygone social and cultural norms.

Archaeology and anthropology continue to examine this practice to understand its physical and social impact on ancient populations.

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