How did ancient people bind their feet?

Matters to be prepared before foot binding:

1, six blue packages. It takes about eight to ten feet or more, and the wrapping cloth is longer than usual, and it should be well pulped so that it will not squeeze out wrinkles when wrapped on the feet.

2. Five pairs of flat shoes. The shape of the shoes is slightly pointed, and the size and width of the shoes should become smaller and thinner with the process of foot binding.

3. Two or three pairs of sleeping shoes. Wear it when sleeping to prevent the parcel cloth from coming loose.

4. Needle and thread. After wrapping the cloth, sew the seam and the head of the cloth tightly.

5. cotton. When binding feet, the protruding part of the foot bone should be padded with cotton when wearing shoes, so as to avoid rubbing feet and corning.

6, footbath and hot water. Wash feet with warm water before foot binding.

7, small scissors, manicure, corns.

The process of foot binding is simply that when wrapping the tip, the outer four toes curl and the outer longitudinal arch of the sole bends. When the package is thin, the lateral arch of the foot bends downward and further bends the lateral longitudinal arch. The medial longitudinal arch of the foot flexes only when wrapped, and the lateral longitudinal arch flexes more thoroughly. After the foot is wrapped, the arch on the sole of the foot to cushion the impact force disappears, and the knee joint and ankle joint are used as buffers when walking. Because the sole of the foot is so thin that only the big toe is left, the force of pushing the sole forward when walking is very small, and most of them follow the ground with their feet, using the strength of the thighs to move, and the calf muscles are underdeveloped. Therefore, after the feet are tied, the calves become thinner, while the thighs become thicker. Some people use the big toe ball and heel to work together when walking, so walking becomes an external eight-character walk, which is also a common form of walking with small feet.