A portrait that breathes through sugar.

Inspired by Kishangarh’s famed Bani Thani miniature painting, this creation bridges classical art and architectural icing structure.

Prachi approached the piece as both painter and sculptor. The hand-painted figure rests within piped jali frames that evoke palace alcoves. Elongated eyes, curved profiles, and serene expressions honour Indian heritage art while existing entirely on edible surfaces.

Surrounding the portrait are intricate piping details inspired by Rajput architecture. Domes and chhatris rise above in lace-like icing patterns, built through vegan royal icing and measured precision. Gold accents echo temple jewellery motifs and royal court adornments.

This was not surface decoration. It was a dialogue.

Here, royal icing artist Prachi Dhabal Deb explored heritage architecture reinterpretation alongside painting traditions. Sugar became canvas. Royal icing became structured.

In her journey, this piece represented integration. A merging of fine art with sugar artistry. A reminder that cultural preservation can happen across media, even in edible form.

Poetry, held in structure.