Foot binding

                         

AKA lotus foot.
Lotus foot is the act of wrapping painfully right binding to the feet to prevent door growth.
It is speculated to have originated from upper class dancers during the 5dynesties and 10 kingdoms of imperial chine during the 10th and 11th century.
It became popular among the lower class during the sony period.
Foot binding became a Sybil of wealth because the family did not need the girl to work.
Emperor kangxi tried to ban lotus foot but he failed. Luckily it died out in the early 20th century because of changing social conditions. Anti foot binding campaigns also helped.
Some woman still survive with disabilities related to their feet being bound.