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Bound Feet Photography

Jo Farrell Captures the Last Remaining Women Who Endured Foot-Binding

— May 29, 2014 — Fashion
Foot binding is a tradition that began during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, flourishing during the Song Dynasty and fading in the early 20th century; British photographer Jo Farrell captured the last remaining women who were forced to endure such pain to achieve 'lotus feet,' a sign of wealth and aristocracy in the past. Yet looking at these images, it is hard not to liken it to a form of child abuse and torture.

Jo Farrell interviewed and shot 50 women in three Chinese provinces, the results of which she hopes to put together for a coffee table book titled 'Living History: Bound Feet Women of China.' Jo Farrell is currently seeking crowdfunding on Kickstarter. She reveals, "They feel somewhat ashamed of their feet, as it is a bygone tradition and does not represent modern ways in China. They are a generation of forgotten women."
Trend Themes
1. Cultural Traditions Preservation - There is an opportunity to innovate by creating platforms to showcase and preserve cultural traditions that may otherwise fade into oblivion with time.
2. Historical Documentation Through Storytelling - There is an opportunity to innovatively document history through different storytelling mediums that create empathy and awareness towards historical events.
3. Iconic Image Preservation - There is an opportunity to preserve iconic images that can serve as a reminder of historical social arrangements and cultural norms that have influenced modern-day societies.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Photographers can join in the efforts to document historical events and traditions that are unique to different cultures using innovative techniques.
2. Publishing - Publishers can tap into the opportunities available to showcase different cultures and their traditions through coffee table books and other literary materials.
3. Technology - Technology companies can develop tools and applications that are useful in distributing and showcasing storytelling and documentary materials to a diverse audience.
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