The practice of foot binding in Chinese culture began during the period of the Song Dynasty, spanning from the years 960-1279. It grew to be a sign of beauty and social standing among affluent households. Women with restricted feet were viewed as more desirable because tiny feet were seen as a representation of refinement. https://scienceofthefoot.com/bound-feet-unbound-lives-the-cultural-significance-and-historical-journey-of-chinese-foot-binding/