China Hong Kong Old Postcard Chinese Woman Lady, Lotus Feet Foot Binding, Mirror

Vintage Old Postcard. Hong Kong Hongkong China. Ethnic Life. Native Chinese Woman Lady Girl with Small Lotus Feet. Foot Binding. Traditional Costumes. Mirror. A Postcard (?) Album on Table.

Publisher: 永清照像館發行
Background: One billion women in China have had to do foot binding for nearly 1000 years. It was an attempt to stop the growth of the feet. The reason for women binding their feet went deeper than fashion and reflected the role of women in Chinese society. It was necessary then in China for a woman to have bound feet in order to achieve a good life.

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China Hong Kong Old Postcard Chinese Woman Lady, Lotus Feet Foot Binding, Mirror

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