Friday, July 17, 2009

Anren: Tiny Shoes Museum



One of the interesting things learned here was how widespread the tiny feet fashion was. There were examples of shoes from very diverse areas of China. The museum, with its uneven floors and room dividers made of rope, really makes you sympathize with the restriction and discomfort adorned by these tiny works of art. The shoes' parts:



Near the end of the displays were many pictures of famous women and feminists in China, from recent history as well as modern.



The museum cluster is half price (Y50 to see everything) with your panda card.

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