Bahri Luxury Collection Opens in Khan Market with Rare Books and Art Editions
A new dedicated luxury bookstore, Bahri Luxury Collection, has opened in Khan Market, bringing a curated selection of floor-to-ceiling collectible editions, global classics, and high-value coffee table books to readers and collectors in Delhi.
The store was launched by third-generation bookseller Aashna Malhotra, whose family established the new luxury space. The retail outlet features custom-designed shelving built specifically to accommodate larger-format volumes, utilizing natural light to highlight books focused on visual arts, architecture, fashion, photography, and design.
Alongside standard coffee table titles and literary classics, the Khan Market store sources rare, limited, and vintage editions. Certain bespoke volumes, often valued in lakhs, are kept off open display and can only be handled with gloves. Among the rare inventory housed inside the shop is a gold-embossed volume that traces the life and iconic works of artist Salvador Dalí.
According to Malhotra, the store was created to serve an expanding interest among Delhi readers in diverse visual and physical formats. She noted that the collection allows patrons to engage deeply with subjects ranging from fashion house histories to architecture movements through limited editions and vintage prints.
Representatives from local literary groups and independent book spaces in the capital noted that the demand for physical collector’s volumes reflects a desire for tangible reading experiences amid digital fatigue. Kapil Kapoor, co-founder of independent bookstore CMYK, stated that physical books on art and design continue to be sought after as standalone artistic objects.
Local reading community organizers also highlighted that collectible editions of classic works, such as titles by Jane Austen or Emily Brontë, appeal to readers building personal libraries. While some community members noted that books are ultimately meant to be read rather than purely displayed as décor, the specialized formats continue to attract art connoisseurs, diplomats, and local collectors across the National Capital Region.
