Archaeology of the Lotus Shoe: Uncovering a Millennium of Foot Binding in China

Recent archaeological findings and museum exhibits are shedding light on the thousand-year history of foot-binding in China through the study of lotus shoes. These intricate artifacts, some measuring as small as 2.4 inches, reveal the intersection of high-status fashion and the severe physical toll of a practice that lasted until the mid-20th century.

Mei Chen

February 23, 2026748 views

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