Video - A Agonia dos Pés Amarrados

Did you know that in ancient China, there was a practice called foot binding, where women's feet were tightly bound to keep them small and delicate? This painful tradition lasted for over a thousand years and was seen as a symbol of beauty and status. Women with bound feet could barely walk and suffered from deformities and lifelong pain. Despite being outlawed in the early 20th century, the effects of foot binding are still seen in older generations today. Imagine the agony of such a fashion statement! What other bizarre practices do you think existed in ancient China? Share your thoughts in the comments below!