INSIDE DELHI'S NIGHT OF MARWAR

IN a city shaped by speed, reinvention, and spectacle, Marwar Jodhpore has expanded cautiously.

- S KEERTHIVAS

Lehengas displayed like heirlooms

One year into its Delhi flagship, the house has grown its footprint while resisting rapid scale, an approach that slows production and limits how quickly new collections can enter the market.

The tone is set at the entrance itself. It operates as a gateway to another time. Fountains mark the threshold, tiered mannequins stand in quiet formation, and Hindustani classical vocals drift through the evening air. Turbaned attendants move through the space with food, reinforcing the impression of a palace rather than a store. Flowers, camphor, and layered décor engage the senses, slowing visitors before they step inside.

The private anniversary gathering drew patrons and members of India’s former royal families, including Radhikaraje Gaekwad of Baroda—reflecting how royal associations still function as cultural capital within Indian luxury.

Founded and led by ArchiRaj Keyal, Marwar Jodhpore has long resisted the churn of contemporary luxury. Keyal’s background in defence manufacturing informs the house’s culture of structure, discipline, and long-term responsibility.

Palace recall