Author(s)

Yunhe Yao

Corresponding Author

Yunhe Yao

ABSTRACT

Toe-up-warped shoes have a very important position in the costume system of ancient China. They represent the political characteristics, etiquette regulations and customs in different periods and regions. Based on archaeological data, this paper analyzes the origin of toe-up-warped shoes and its evolution in the past dynasties, and analyzes the functions of toe-up-warped shoes in the ancient society and in the costume system from multiple perspectives. The paper also explains the social significance and aesthetic values of toe-up-warped shoes.

KEYWORDS

China, Shoes, Toe-up-warped shoes, Xi, Development