"I came into this project with preconceptions like most people have, that this was a custom only done by the elite who lived lives of luxury in beautifully embroidered shoes, only to discover that this tradition transcended different classes just like any fashion statement. The women in my project all come from rural areas and are typically peasant farmers who have lived through some of the harshest times in China. I have learned so much from hearing their stories and being part of their lives. As a photographer, I am a storyteller and I hope people can have a better understanding of this tradition through looking at my work. It has been an honor to have been part of their lives."
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Jo Farrell, Traveling Across China to Tell the Story of a Generation of Women With Bound Feet
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Foot binding was a traditional body modification practice in China. It involved breaking the bones of girls’ feet and tightly binding them to crush them into a small size that was considered attractive. Besides being excruciatingly painful complicati
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