a Gujarat Silk Wall Hanging Puthia Depicting the Feet of aJain Monk, From Gujarat, India. Real Zari (Gold and Silver ) Embroidery on the Silk. The presence of the holy teacher is indicated symbolically by his footprints, rather than his bodily form. In Indian culture, body parts have different values; the head is most revered, and the feet the least; thus, the worship of someone's feet is an expression of true reverence. To either side of the footprints, small worshipers in colorful robes hold fly whisks to honor the guru. C.1750. Its size is 31cmX32cm(DSC09378).