Foot binding of foot binding in Chinese culture started during the period of the Song Dynasty, which lasted from 960 to 1279. It became a sign of aesthetic appeal and status among affluent households. Females with restricted feet were considered as more attractive because tiny feet were seen as a representation of elegance. https://scienceofthefoot.com/bound-feet-unbound-lives-the-cultural-significance-and-historical-journey-of-chinese-foot-binding/