A symbol of pride, sculpted in sugar.

Inspired by India’s national bird, this creation celebrates grace and grandeur through edible architecture. Prachi Dhabal Deb drew on Rajasthan’s royal heritage, where colour, symmetry, and craftsmanship shape both palaces and traditions.

The foundation rests in deep crimson and antique gold, echoing Indian wedding symbolism and palace frescoes. Miniature domes and arches rise across the tiers, formed through intricate piping technique in vegan royal icing. Each jharokha lattice pattern was hand-piped with precision piping, transforming stone inspiration into sugar architecture.

At the summit stands the peacock. Emerald, sapphire, and gold feathers cascade downward, each one detailed by hand. Over 500 vegan royal icing pearls, brushed with edible gold, embellish its plume. What appears ornamental is the result of disciplined craftsmanship and mindful repetition.

This was not simply a decorative centrepiece. It was cultural storytelling through food.

With this palace-inspired edible art, royal icing artist Prachi Dhabal Deb explored how traditional Indian motifs in sugar can embody both majesty and restraint. The peacock becomes more than a bird. It becomes a symbol of identity, devotion, and preservation of heritage through edible art.

In her journey, this piece reaffirmed her ability to merge scale with symbolism. Grandeur, shaped gently.