Inside Delhi’s New Luxury Bookstore: Top Picks on India’s Art, Design and Travel

Delhi’s historic Bahrisons Booksellers recently opened its first luxury bookstore, a curated space dedicated to the exquisite worlds of fashion, art, design, travel and photography.

Here one can discover collector’s editions, antique books, and breathtaking coffee table books from some of the most celebrated international publishing houses including Assouline, Rizzoli, Phaidon and Taschen. The boutique-style store aims to be a destination for readers, collectors and aesthetes alike.

Outlook Luxe writer recommends a few standout volumes from the shelves that beautifully spotlight India’s rich artistic and cultural heritage.

Jewellery lovers will find equal fascination in Beyond Extravagance, a lavish two-volume publication showcasing masterpieces from The Al Thani Collection. Spanning four centuries of Indian jewellery, from Mughal treasures to creations by Cartier, the set explores the extraordinary craftsmanship and artistry behind some of the world’s most remarkable adornments.

Among the standout volumes available is SH Raza: The Journey of a Master (Collector’s Edition), a rare publication tracing the artistic evolution of S.H. Raza through more than 100 seminal works alongside the artist’s own reflections. Limited to just 125 signed copies and accompanied by an exclusive print, the book stands as a remarkable tribute to one of modern India’s most influential painters.

Rounding out the selection is India Through Iconic Maps, which brings together more than 250 rare maps charting the subcontinent across eight centuries.

With its carefully curated shelves and museum-worthy editions, Bahri Luxury Collection is a celebration of publishing as an art form, where every volume is meant to be collected, displayed and revisited for years to come.

History and heritage continue with Royal Palaces of India by Tarun Chopra, which captures the splendour of India’s regal residences through richly detailed photography, transporting readers into a world of mirrored halls, ornate carvings and ceremonial grandeur.

Another highlight is The Monumental India Book by photographer Amit Pasricha and historian William Dalrymple. Known for its sweeping panoramic imagery of India’s architectural heritage—from palaces to sacred sites—the large-format volume pairs striking visuals with historical insight, offering an expansive portrait of the subcontinent’s monumental legacy.