In the old society, did the tiger-headed shoes worn by children have any unique meaning?

Wearing tiger-headed shoes has a very ancient origin, and it has a history of more than 1000 years in China. In ancient times, people usually put tiger-headed shoes on their children at the age of full moon, 100 days and one year, which meant courage, evil spirits and wishing them a long life. Tiger-headed shoes are not only a plastic art, but also a folk culture, which not only reflects the colorful and true folk life, but also entrusts the mother's selfless mind and dedication to her children.

Traditional tiger-headed shoes also have aesthetic and practical value today. Tiger is the king of beasts, the totem worshipped by ancient ancestors, and the righteous beast that upholds justice. People regard tigers as symbols of courage, strength and anger. Tiger shoes are specially worn by toddlers. In order to make their babies grow up healthily and use the tiger's yang and strength to pray for blessings and exorcise evil spirits, children put on lifelike tiger's head shoes, which look very cute.

It not only has a good spiritual belief, but also has a beautiful practical significance. Tiger shoes are the precious wealth left by our ancestors. Tiger-headed shoes have different styles, but generally there is a big tiger face in front of the shoes. Tigers have big eyes, small nose, beautiful beard and smart small ears. First of all, the traditional workmanship of tiger-headed shoes, the color of the fabric should be properly matched. Tiger-headed shoes are not only the mother's blessing to newborn children, but also reflect the appreciation and aesthetic value of China folk art, and also contribute to the development of children's eyesight, which has many meanings and requirements.

The work of tiger's head shoes is very particular. The stitches of the sole are all connected by four stitches, which represents the beauty and stability of everything. There must be nine rows of four stitches connected together, because nine is the best number in China, and it is a positive number, which also represents long-term and longevity, so that the number of stitches on children's tiger-headed shoes is 36, which represents many good things and everything goes well.