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Every Step A Lotus: Shoes For Bound Feet,Used
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In Every Step A Lotus, Dorothy Ko Embarks On A Fascinating Exploration Of The Practice Of Footbinding In China, Explaining Its Origins, Purpose, And Spread Before The Nineteenth Century. She Uses Women'S Own Voices To Reconstruct The Inner Chambers Of A Chinese House Where Women With Bound Feet Lived And Worked. Focusing On The Material Aspects Of Footbinding And Shoemakingthe Tools Needed, The Procedures, The Wealth Of Symbolism In The Shoes, And The Amazing Regional Variations In Styleshe Contends That Footbinding Was A Reasonable Course Of Action For A Woman Who Lived In A Confucian Culture That Placed The Highest Moral Value On Domesticity, Motherhood, And Handwork. Her Absorbing, Superbly Detailed, And Beautifully Written Book Demonstrates That In The Women'S Eyes, Footbinding Had Less To Do With The Exotic Or The Sublime Than With The Mundane Business Of Having To Live In A Woman'S Body In A Man'S World.Footbinding Was Likely To Have Started In The Tenth Century Among Palace Dancers. Ironically, It Was Meant Not To Cripple But To Enhance Their Grace. Its Meaning Shifted Dramatically As It Became Domesticated In The Subsequent Centuries, Though The Original Hint Of Sensuality Did Not Entirely Disappear. This Contradictory Image Of Footbinding As At Once Degenerate And Virtuous, Grotesque And Refined, Is Embodied In The Key Symbol For The Practicethe Lotus Blossom, Being Both A Buddhist Sign Of Piety And A Poetic Allusion To Sensory Pleasures.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 That Contextualize The Narrative. Most Of The Shoes, From The Collection Of The Bata Shoe Museum In Toronto, Have Not Been Exhibited Before. Readers Will Come Away From The Book With A Richer Understanding Of Why Footbinding Carries Such Force As A Symbol And Why, Long After Its Demise, It Continues To Exercise A Powerful Grip On Our Imaginations.A Copublication With The Bata Shoe Museum
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Every Step a Lotus'? A: 'Every Step a Lotus' explores the historical practice of footbinding in China, detailing its origins, cultural significance, and the perspectives of women who experienced it.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Every Step a Lotus'? A: The book is authored by Dorothy Ko, a scholar known for her research on women's history and cultural practices in China.
- Q: How many pages does 'Every Step a Lotus' contain? A: 'Every Step a Lotus' contains 200 pages, providing a detailed narrative and analysis of footbinding.
- Q: What type of illustrations can be found in the book? A: The book includes almost one hundred illustrations of shoes from various regions of China, along with historical images and material related to footbinding customs.
- Q: When was 'Every Step a Lotus' published? A: 'Every Step a Lotus' was published on November 5, 2001.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Every Step a Lotus' is available in a paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: Is 'Every Step a Lotus' a first edition? A: Yes, 'Every Step a Lotus' is a first edition, which may be of interest to collectors and readers looking for original works.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Every Step a Lotus'? A: The book explores themes of femininity, cultural practices, and the societal expectations placed on women in Confucian China, particularly through the lens of footbinding.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading 'Every Step a Lotus'? A: Readers interested in women's history, cultural studies, and the history of footbinding will find 'Every Step a Lotus' informative and engaging.
- Q: Does the book provide a historical context for footbinding? A: Yes, 'Every Step a Lotus' contextualizes footbinding within historical narratives, exploring its evolution and cultural implications over the centuries.