Engraving depicting damaged feet caused by foot binding in China. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

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Engraving depicting damaged feet caused by foot binding in China. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

UIG5426355 Engraving depicting damaged feet caused by foot binding in China. Dated 19th Century ©UIG/Leemage

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Chineze Asiae Chineses

EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting engraving from the 19th century depicts the devastating effects of foot binding in China. The practice, which was once a symbol of beauty and status for women in Chinese society, involved tightly wrapping young girls' feet to prevent them from growing properly. As a result, their feet would become deformed and damaged, causing immense pain and suffering. In this image, we see the aftermath of years of foot binding on these women's feet. The toes are twisted and contorted, with nails grown into the flesh due to lack of proper care. The arches are unnaturally high and the soles are calloused and scarred from years of pressure and strain. It serves as a stark reminder of the extreme lengths that some cultures have gone to in order to conform to societal standards of beauty. While foot binding has long been abolished in China, its legacy lives on through images like this one that serve as a powerful testament to the physical toll it took on generations of women. As we look upon this engraving, let us remember those who suffered at the hands of such harmful practices and strive towards a future where all individuals are valued for who they are rather than how closely they adhere to outdated notions of beauty.

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