The ultimate guide to Delhi shopping
Editor’s note: From endless rows of street shops all across town to bespoke designer pieces and more, Delhi has something to offer for everyone. We feature a handpicked guide to shopping in the national capital by Noor Anand Chawla, comprising fashion, design,home decor, gifting, and other items across budgets and locations.
(Don’t forget to check out our guides to Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Goa. Also head over to our sister site, Souk, who have the best shopping reccos.)
Written by: Noor Anand Chawla
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Fashion
Amala Earth (map), Basant Lok Market
If looking stylish while being conscious of your ecological footprint is important to you, Amala Earth should be on your shopping list. This lifestyle store creates its own collections across womenswear, menswear, home, and jewellery, with each drop rooted in nature and craftsmanship. One can choose from décor items made with recycled glass, hand-blown borosilicate glass, brass, as well as outfits crafted in Chanderi, organza, tissue, and spun silk, with hand-worked zari and mukaish details. Light festive layers and sculptural jewellery, jewel-toned glassware, wildflower-pressed ceramics, and pre-curated gift boxes are perfect options for this time of year.
Price Range: From Rs 2,000 for glassware items to Rs 28,000 for festive kurta sets.
AltaRasa (map), Defence Colony
This multi-designer platform focuses on South and Southeast Asian designers. Collections follow a curated theme and change frequently, but one can pick contemporary fashion, jewellery, and accessories from established and emerging designers from India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and the wider region. Several of these labels aren’t available elsewhere in India. Embracing the philosophy of thoughtful editing over excess, AltaRasa offers timeless designs with premium craftsmanship, presenting designers whose work reflects modernity and global relevance.
Price Range: From Rs 1,200 for jewellery to Rs 2,00,000 for handcrafted silk sarees.
Nicobar, Khan Market (map) and other locations
Widely acknowledged as everyone’s favourite destination to buy gifts, Nicobar offers quirky designs cemented in Indian traditions, culture, craft, and conscious living. Choose from a range of categories including fashion, home, and gifting, as well as special verticals like NicoBaraat, which reimagines wedding and festive dressing. It’s the perfect blend of India’s rich heritage with contemporary design. At its heart, however, is a sense of wanderlust, so limited drops have been inspired by the aesthetics of far-flung locations like Sri Lanka, Japan, Bali, Myanmar, China, Thailand, Zanzibar, Madagascar, and India’s coastal regions.
Price Range: From Rs 650 for small décor items to Rs 30,000 for Indian occasion-wear.
Siddharth Bansal (map), Dhanmill Compound
Siddharth Bansal’s eponymous label offers a vibrant, colourful, and distinctly contemporary aesthetic rooted in Indian craft traditions. His relaxed yet architectural silhouettes are made in fabrics like silk, heavyweight silk organza, handwoven tussar silk, and Chanderi. Pleating, hand tucks, and intricate pinch tucks sculpt the fabrics and add structure to the silhouettes, while hand embroidery and extensive hand texturing add layered visual appeal. One can choose from ready-to-wear items as well as couture pieces, for women and men.
Price Range: From Rs 9,000 for ready-to-wear shirts to Rs 4,00,000 for Indian occasion-wear.
Samant Chauhan (map), Khan Market
Samant Chauhan is known for his signature handwoven Bhagalpuri silks and contemporary prêt. Committed to creating new possibilities for Bhagalpur’s weaving tradition, he aims to bring Indian handloom to a wider audience. In his Khan Market outlet, handwoven textiles and contemporary silhouettes are on display. One can also browse fine jewellery made in the traditions of Delhi and Jaipur, through an in-store collaboration with Symetree, which works with rare gemstones for their modern Jadau, Navratna, and contemporary collections.
Price Range: From Rs 48,000 to upwards of Rs 4,00,000 for occasion-wear.
Shades of India, Meharchand Market (map) and other locations:
At the heart of this brand is a commitment to refined textiles. Through its fashion and home verticals, Shades of India highlights Indian textile heritage aimed at sophisticated modern living. Its vibrant designs and universally flattering silhouettes are immersed in a distinctly Indian design language. One can choose from Indian occasion-wear, dresses, tops, and skirts. Statement accessories, home décor and furnishings are also on offer.
Price Range: From Rs 3,000 for tops to upwards of Rs 51,000 for bedding.
Mapcha Studio (map), Majnu Ka Tila:
This fashion and home décor brand is anchored in Himalayan philosophy and indigenous design traditions. It reimagines the rich heritage of Himalayan visual culture with modern handcrafted designs. Himalayan artistry is the muse for items that include women’s and men’s clothing, jewellery, home décor such as candles, incense sticks, bottle openers, as well as sundry items like notebooks, tea mugs, tote bags, keyrings and more.
Price Range: From Rs 275 for a set of three greeting cards to upwards of Rs 10,000 for handcrafted silver earrings.
SilverLine (map), Khan Market:
This little outpost in Khan Market has been a must-stop shop for silver jewellery for decades. One can source a variety of items, including gold-plated high-end wedding jewellery sets, traditional Afghani and tribal designs, as well as tiny, quirky pieces in pendants, earrings, bracelets, and more.
Price Range: From Rs 400 for small items to upwards of Rs 40,000 for handcrafted silver items.
Outhouse, DLF Emporio Mall (map) and other locations:
As a brand known for its one-of-a-kind statement pieces, this jewellery label stands apart.
Their necklaces, earrings, bags, rings, pendants, charm bracelets, and more boast a distinctly contemporary design language crafted with sculptural detailing and interesting accents. The products are made in 22k gold plating and have become popular cultural touchstones, worn by many celebs.
Price Range: From Rs 3,000 for small items to upwards of Rs 85,000 for handcrafted bags.
The Shop, Meharchand Market (map) and other locations:
The OG brand of Indian handloom reimagined as contemporary design, The Shop relies on traditional arts and crafts while focussing on promoting individuality in style. Dresses, kurta sets, night wear, pants, jewellery, and more are available in bright, colourful, and fun avatars. Though The Shop has outposts around the country now, it began in 1969 with a single store in Delhi. Apart from women, men’s and kids clothes, toys, accessories, home decor as well as personal grooming items are also available.
Price Range: From Rs 300 for face towels to Rs 8,000 for kurta sets.
Banjara Trail (map), The Gallery on MG Roadside:
Based on the design techniques of nomads who move without an address throughout India, the clothing at Banjara Trail highlights craft, culture, and conscious design by working closely with artisan communities. One can browse through handcrafted outfits including dresses, jackets, jumpsuits, skirts, lehengas, saris, and more, with each piece being heavily embellished with mirror-work and other indigenous embroidery techniques. Curated artwork is also up for grabs.
Price Range: From Rs 5000 for shirts to Rs 1,30,000 for lehenga sets.
Gifting & Collectibles
Lotus Arts de Vivre (map), Strrot gallery, Gole Market:
Steeped in Asian craftsmanship, Lotus Arts de Vivre (LAdV) has made a name for itself for its luxurious objets d’art, jewellery, and accessories. Originally from Thailand, the brand creates its pieces with precious metals, rare gemstones, and organic elements, using age-old artisanal techniques, reinterpreted through bold and contemporary designs. The design language is heritage-based but the designs are avant garde. It is located in multi-designer store Strrot where one can browse through other brands like Moreau Paris for bags, Driade and Seletti for art and furniture, Ebano for porcelain, and more.
Price Range: On request.
Another one-stop-shop for premium international home décor and lifestyle brands is CASA OMA. The store itself is beautiful, combining timeless Parisian charm with the vibrancy of modern aesthetics. On offer are decor, bed & bath, fragrance, lighting, and tabletop brands, including Carlo Moretti, Raynaud, Simone Cenedese Murano, Trudon, Wedgwood, Amalia, Vista Alegre, to name a few.
Price Range: On request.
Thomas Goode at The Oberoi (map), New Delhi:
Having made a name for itself for housing the finest porcelain, crystal, silverware, and bespoke tableware in England, Thomas Goode now has an outpost in India too. Its tradition of personalised design includes crests, monograms, and specially commissioned services created for private clients and significant occasions. Amongst its most popular offerings are limited edition curated collections, bespoke design service and private tableware consultations. A recent addition are de Gournay’s hand-painted wallpapers, hand-embroidered fabrics and hand-painted porcelain made with specialist decorative techniques.
Price Range: On request.
Vayu – Design for Living (map), Lodhi Colony Market:
Those looking for premium Indian craftsmanship for home décor, must visit Vayu – Design for Living. While collections are frequently changed, what doesn’t is the brand’s commitment to presenting objects made with exquisite traditional skills using premium materials, for consumers with a contemporary mindset. Their latest offering is a lighting edit which features table lamps, floor lamps, candle holders, tea-light holders, and candles poured into terracotta cups. Art work, textiles, curios, furniture, jewellery and other collectibles are also on offer.
Price Range: Rs 32,000 going upwards of Rs 4,00,000.
Arzaani Atelier (map), Bikaner House:
This high-end atelier displays objets d’art, jewellery, and artworks steeped in Indian craft heritage, which are especially reflective of the artisan’s mastery. The items are unique, often bespoke, and curated with a sense of being able to fit in any space and across any timeline.
Price Range: On request
Sarita Handa, Sultanpur (map) and other locations:
Helmed by design maven Sarita Handa, whose expertise lies in Indian textiles, the furnishings and décor items of this brand stand apart for their Japandi style (Japanese and Scandinavian). Most noteworthy is the brand’s commitment to uplifting marginalised communities. From textiles to home furnishings, antiquities, art and decorative pieces, there is something for everyone.
Price Range: Rs 1,900 per pillow case going up to Rs 62,000 for quilted bedspreads.
Nappa Dori, Dhanmill Compound and other locations:
This unique brand creates collectible handcrafted items in pure leather. Travel equipment, laptop bags, backpacks, wallets, watches, trays, stationary, and even pet accessories are on offer, with the option of personalising each item.
Price Range: Rs 2,000 for wallets going up to Rs 90,000 for luggage sets.
Alt.Tribe (map), Greater Kailash II:
This multi-brand store brings together over 100 independent brands across fashion, jewellery, home décor, skincare, wellness, bags, and edibles. You can browse through homegrown labels and exclusive lesser-known brands that you may never have heard of before.
Price Range: On request.
CMYK (map), Meharchand Market:
A bookstore that specialises in art and design books—what’s not to love? Their wide-ranging selection spans art, design, heritage, cuisine, fashion, lifestyle, photography, and the visual arts. The space encourages browsing and community gatherings through book readings, art workshops, and more events. There is an emphasis on rare, limited, and collector’s edition books.
Price Range: From Rs 195 to upwards of Rs 16,000.
Kama Ayurveda, Khan Market (map) and other locations:
Kama Ayurveda has become the face of India’s global branding. By selling premium skincare items made from centuries-old Ayurvedic recipes, it offers access to traditional knowledge and treasured medicinal preparations which may otherwise have remained lost in time.
Price Range: From Rs 495 to Rs 4195
Heads Up for Tails, Khan Market (map) and other locations:
Looking to shower some love on your fur babies? Heads Up for Tails is your best bet. From regular items like pet food to more specialty ones like unique toys and even festive pet wear, you can find everything you need here.
Price Range: From Rs 65
Pagal Records (map), Hauz Khas Village:
Are you into collecting authentic vinyl? You must check out Pagal Records in Hauz Khas Village. Collectors can also browse through audio cassettes, books, turntables and lots more.
Price Range: From Rs 500 onwards.
Other Experiences
As any true-blue Delhiite will tell you, the capital city is a shopper’s paradise! No single list can do justice to everything on offer. So, here are some general spaces to check out depending on your interest and budget. Cottage Emporium and Kamala Crafts Shop are the OG spaces for Indian handloom, craft and collectibles, with everything being affordably priced and trustworthy for its authenticity. Other options for checking out handlooms from across the country are Dilli Haat (map) in INA market and Dastkaari Nature Bazaar (map) in Chhatarpur. Extreme budget shoppers or those who love thrifting, must visit the street markets of Janpath and Sarojini Nagar. Greater Kailash M-Block and N-Block markets, as well South Extension I and II, abound in budget-friendly and mid-range fashion options including Indian and western-wear, jewellery, bags, shoes and sunglasses. If you’re on the hunt for high-end, one-of-a-kind antiques and jewellery, the place to visit is Sunder Nagar market. Should you wish to splurge on festive designer-wear, look at the Ambawatta Complex (map) in Mehrauli and Dhanmill Compound.
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Noor Anand Chawla is an independent lifestyle journalist who has contributed to the CSMonitor, ARTNews, Reader’s Digest, JStor Daily and others. She writes on travel, fashion, art, culture, food, health and technology. She blogs at www.nooranandchawla.com.
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