Foot binding of foot binding in Chinese culture began during the Song Dynasty, spanning from 960 to 1279. It grew to be a symbol of beauty and status among affluent households. Females with bound feet were viewed as more desirable because small feet were seen as a representation of refinement. https://scienceofthefoot.com/bound-feet-unbound-lives-the-cultural-significance-and-historical-journey-of-chinese-foot-binding/