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"Every Step A Lotus: Shoes For Bound Feet" by Dorothy Ko

Offered by: PAGODA RED

Description
Examining the traditional practice of footbinding, “Every Step a Lotus” includes almost one hundred illustrations of shoes from different regions of China, material paraphernalia associated with the customs and rituals of footbinding, and historical images. With thoughtful analysis and commentary, this insightful volume examines why footbinding, long after its demise, continues to exert a powerful grip on the imagination.

More Information

Period:	2000-2021
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	BK040
Incollect Reference #:	802091

Dimensions

W.	9.5 in;	H.	0.5 in;	D.	8.5 in;
W.	24.13 cm;	H.	1.27 cm;	D.	21.59 cm;

Message from Seller:

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