Qing Dynasty Lotus Feet Shoes

A pair of Chinese shoes for bound feet, using recycled fabric…
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A pair of Chinese shoes for bound feet, using recycled fabric and hand stitched, Qing Dynasty, 19th/20th century, the back open to give some relief to the the wearer, note, the feet were referred to as lotus feet and the desired length was the same as a lotus petal. Provenance: An old South African collection, height 6 cm, length 13 cm

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  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.

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