1.Lotus Shoes China, from the 10th century to 2009

　　1、金莲鞋 中国 10世纪到2009年

　　The Han Chinese tradition of binding women’s feet to make them appear as small as a lotus bud lasted well over a thousand years. Shoes from the north, especially Beijing, had a ‘bow’ shape, an exaggerated curved sole and heel in one piece, often with leather reinforcements at toe and heel.

　　汉朝妇女裹足使其双足成莲花花蕾大小的传统沿袭了一千多年。中国北方尤其是北京地区的鞋子呈“弓”状——鞋底和鞋跟几乎连为一体，鞋子脚趾和脚跟处通常会有皮质硬物做支撑。

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（编辑：何莹莹）