Last Updated:December 06, 2025, 22:08 IST The gift, which required a year of painstaking artistry, was created by master Kal Baffi artisans Rafiq Ahmad Sofi and Shahnawaz Ahmad Sofi Nita Ambani and Mukesh Ambani. File image In a touching moment that underscored their dedication to preserving India’s rich artistic legacy, Nita Ambani and Mukesh Ambani were presented with an extraordinary, custom-crafted portrait during a “Decembering” evening event. The gift, which required a year of painstaking artistry, was created by master Kal Baffi artisans Rafiq Ahmad Sofi and Shahnawaz Ahmad Sofi and was received by the couple with heartfelt gratitude, recognising the spirit and mastery embedded in every detail. This remarkable piece is a celebration of rare, time-honoured techniques, uniting four distinct forms of craftsmanship into a singular, breathtaking whole. It features elaborate 3D lotus work, which gives the motif a raised, tactile quality, combined with delicate embossed zari that adds regal texture. The technique of single-tone shading lends nuanced depth and realism, while the entire composition is framed by intricate walnut-wood carving, a speciality of Kashmiri …