This tradition was in force in China over 1000 years, until, in 50 years of the twentieth century the communists banned. They tied his feet to 4 years of age to 12. This is to all the rich, and in some areas also to the poor. The first three years, the pain was terrible, until the fingers are not adapted (broke), and be placed under the sole. Most could then walk without pain. A woman with normal feet could only aspire to be a servienta, while one with their feet firmly small could even marry someone from a very good position. When searching women questioned the number of foot before any other characteristic. The shoes were made by themselves, and have reached more than 30 pairs even more pobres.El walk alone showed it to her husband. . via