Ceramic couture
Ego by Karl Lagerfeld for Rosenthal
Dinnerware achieves new dimensions as the master designer creates a range for this iconic German brand. Geometric shapes, unusual details and textures lend an illusion of strength to fragile porcelain. The line also features decanters, tea-sets, vases and other decorative and functional items. These are guaranteed conversation pieces on your dinner table.
Available at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon (+91 124 4665485).

India kitsch
Taxi Taxi
Inspired by the Mumbai taxi, Rabiagupta Designs have created a range of chai mugs, breakfast trays, plates, coasters and cushions, featuring street images of India’s commercial capital – its architecture, lifestyle and quirks. Neon colours, pop-art motifs and decorative text combine to create a dizzying medley.
Available at Good Earth outlets across the country.

Razzle dazzle
Crystal Paradise by Swarovski
Light filters through prisms, breaking into a multitude of colours. Darigold, Degia, Diona, Darose and Dilicia are just some of the names given to these brilliant, floral tabletop pieces. Metal stands with clusters of tiny blossoms and large, solid flowers set new, dazzling standards for table décor.
Available at Khan Market, new Delhi (+91 11 41757395) and Linking Road, Mumbai (+91 22 26402510).

Painterly prowess
A Porcelain Affair by Aarmanart
Urmila Jain and Anaheeta Mehta’s label features a delectable range of collectibles in porcelain and fine bone china. Hand painted, with great attention to detail, the vases, display plates and trinket boxes feature adaptations of old lithographs from various cultures. Dinner sets can also be customised upon request.
Available at Nariman Point, Mumbai (+91 22 22042392) and from www.aarmanart.com.