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Lotus Feet is a physical condition resulting from the tight binding of girls’ feet in China, which obstructed normal development and transformed the feet into a small, inwardly curled shape. The practice became a symbol of status and elegance among aristocratic circles during the Song Dynasty and later spread to other social classes. Small feet were widely regarded as markers of beauty, nobility, and desirability in marriage. Terminology The lotus metaphor was used to describe the ideal shape of