Vakil was awarded the Padma Shri in 2022 by the Government of India for her contributions to the field of arts.

It was her father-in-law who recognized her talent for creating designs for Chamba Rumal and encouraged her to train local girls and women in this craft.

[4] For the past fifty years, Vakil has been working to promote and preserve Chamba Rumal.

[5] She has travelled extensively in India and abroad to exhibit her work and conduct workshops on this traditional form of embroidery.

[4] Additionally, she has developed designs for saris, shawls, dupattas, and stoles, as well as multi-panel sets.