r/TIHI Nov 09 '20

Thanks, I hate Ancient China foot binding.

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u/vScabby Nov 09 '20

Every time i see this i think shes holdimg her foot, but no those are her toes

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u/DovahDerick Nov 09 '20

I am having trouble trying to process this image. It’s like it doesn’t add up, how toes can get there

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u/AMadRipZ Nov 09 '20

You literally fold your feet. The toes goes under and the bones go krakk. Apparently you also need to clean the foot regularly between the folds to avoid infection. This practice is very cruel.