The dressing and dressing of the concubines of the Qing Dynasty is very different from that of the past dynasties, especially the concubines have to wear flowerpot shoes with very high heels. Although this kind of shoes are similar to high heels, the heel is In the middle, and the height is generally between 8 cm and 15 cm, in fact, it is very difficult to control the balance.
In fact, the reason why Manqing women like to wear flowerpot shoes is also related to their living habits. Manqing women wear large and long flag uniforms everyday, and they will pull their clothes to the ground accidentally. And most ancient women The figure is petite, and naturally it is impossible to hold up a loose flag uniform, so wearing flowerpot shoes can make women look more slender.
Originally wore flowerpot-soled shoes mainly for beauty and not staining clothes. Later, people found that women wearing flowerpot-soled shoes looked like weak willow Fufeng when they walked, and they looked very graceful and slender. I look more lovely and I like to wear flowerpot shoes more and more, and this has become a status symbol.
Because it is difficult to maintain balance when wearing flowerpot-soled shoes, they must be supported by someone. Therefore, those who can wear this kind of shoes are noble and distinguished women. If ordinary people cannot control this kind of shoes, they do it every day. To work, so only pampered concubines and concubines can wear this kind of "high heels."
The concubines in the harem are of different levels, and naturally there is also a big difference in clothing, food, housing and transportation. Their dress and shoes will be different because of their position. The higher the level, the more luxurious the clothes and shoes worn by the concubines. For example, there are many expensive jewels on the flowerpot bottom shoes of the Cixi , so the level of concubines can be distinguished by the shoes.
Because there are too many concubines in the harem, it is impossible for the emperor to remember each of them. Therefore, it is very convenient for the emperor to rely on the difference of flowerpot bottom shoes to see the identity of the other party. But in addition, the flowerpot bottom Shoes also have a special function, which is to prohibit the Manchu women from binding feet. If you wear flowerpot-soled shoes, you will definitely not be able to bind feet.
The foot-binding wind reached its peak during the Qing Dynasty. Although the rulers of the Qing Dynasty have banned foot-binding, the folks of Han family women still have to bind their feet since childhood, otherwise they will not be able to marry a good wife’s family, and their small feet cannot wear flowerpot-soled shoes. Qing women wear flowerpot bottom shoes to prevent them from binding their feet since childhood.
