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  golden lotus shoes

 

China

Customized shoes used for women who practiced foot-binding. Small feet gave women in ancient China a high status.

 

Hence seen as a mark of beauty, one took great pride in tiny feet, which were referred to as golden lotus feet.

 

  golden lotus shoes