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A Legend Behind The Height-Enhancing Shoes Associated with Manchu Women

The Secret Weapon of The Manchu Gege - Manchu Chopine

Manchu women have long had a reputation for being tall and slender. This may be because in former times they wore platform-soled shoes (Manchu chopine), tall hair styles and close-fitting cheongsams. There is a legend behind the height-enhancing shoes associated with Manchu women.

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