A cool creation from industrial designer Karim Rashid, this ice bucket (Rs 3,995) with a silicon outer body and stainless steel inside also comes in an all-steel version (Rs 4,795); impress your guests with these stainless steel snack bowls — set on a granite base, the Symphony design creates the illusion of the two bowls swaying to music (Rs 1,500); now, this one is a cutie, right? But it’s more than just that. A 2007 red dot design award winner, this Karim Rashid creation will have your friends vying with each other to play bartender (Rs 1,500)

At Tesoro there’s a gift for everyone. This quirky wine stand is a small wonder and just right to hold a bottle of vintage wine! It’s all wood and lightweight to boot (Rs 750); imported from Germany, these colourful vodka tumblers from Leonardo are just perfect for your party (Rs 2,700 for six); cocktail glasses (below left) from Leonardo come with a dash of blue, orange and green! (Rs 7,200 for six)

For out-and-out luxury, there’s Swarovski. The toasting flutes flaunt crystal-filled stems with a faceted clear crystal base (Rs 22,400 for two); this bottle stopper (left) is a treat for wine connoisseurs. The stopper sizzles with 1,950 clear crystals in the centre and is detailed with stainless steel rings around the body (Rs 7,100)

Welcome to the innovative world of Kaji. (From far right) Designer Shrivant More offersyou digitally printed solo wine cases in wood and faux leather (Rs 1,350); Kaji’s digitally printed pop-art coasters are sure to be a hit with the young and happening crowd (Rs 550 for six); and how’s this for imagination? This chappal-shaped snack platter (above) in aluminum can perk up any bar counter (Rs 1,800)

Designers at Onset have worked their magic on imported European glass to etch out lovely frosted glassware. The reindeer motif, one-pint beer mugs (left) are just the right stuff for a Christmas party (Rs 465 each). (From top left) And there’s something wacky for the Scotch drinkers — swirls-patterned whisky glasses (Rs 350 each); or check out the fun polka-dotted Martini glasses (Rs 425 apiece); these raffia silk coasters come with a felt base (Rs 2,475 for eight)

Check out this ornate wood and faux leather, double-bottle wine case (below left) from Crossword Bookstore (Rs 1,295); floor your guests with your knowledge of the fine art of entertaining. Crossword helps you with books (below right) like The Ultimate Book of Cocktails by Stuart Walton (Rs 995), The Larousse Encyclopedia of Wine by Christopher Foulkes (Rs 1,995), Whisky by Michael Jackson (Rs 1,399), The Bartender's Guide by Peter Bohrmann (Rs 495) and Appetizers, Starters & Finger Food by Christine Ingram (Rs 695)

This wine-stand (below right) by fashion designer Abhishek Dutta is made of moulded fibreglass, fitted on a wooden base. The base is covered with embossed leather and studded with Swarovski crystals (Rs 18,000); a satin silk sleeve (below left) to hold
the celebratory wine bottle (Rs 4,500)

Magpie boutique: Steel Junction, Trinity Tower, 83 Topsia Road, Calcutta — 700046
Swarovski: Forum Mall, 1st floor, Shop no. 106, 10/3 Elgin Road, Calcutta — 700020
Tesoro: 45, Syed Amir Ali Avenue, Calcutta — 700019
Kaji: 38/a Garcha First Lane, Ballygunge, Calcutta — 700019
Onset: 51/2 Hindustan Park, Calcutta — 700029
Crossword Bookstore: 8 Elgin Road, Calcutta — 700020
Abhishek Dutta: 3A, Siddheswari Road, Calcutta — 700029

Compiled by: Angona Paul and Nandini Guha; Photographs: Subhendu Chaki and Rashbehari Das