Planning your scary Halloween house party? Got a Halloween party to attend? All your essentials are now available in Kolkata markets. Get your hands on masks, costumes, props and more. My Kolkata scouted New Market, Mirza Ghalib Street and South City Mall to check out the spooky stuff. Here’s a roundup…
Skull and ghost masks
Masks for sale at New Market Soumyajit Dey
Save time and protect your skin — opt for a scary mask instead of face paint. Various varieties of scary masks — ranging from skulls to ghosts and more — made of hard p;astic, rubber and silicone are available in all shapes and sizes for children and adults.
Price: Rs 250 onwards
Location: Hogg Market, New Market
Skeleton cutouts and wall hangings
All things skeleton at Mirza Ghalib Street Soumyajit Dey
Looking for some party decor? These skeleton cutouts are going to be the perfect ushers. Just hang them near or outside your front door and let them greet your guests with that wicked grin! Skull heads and skeleton dolls are also available for your party decor. These are made of plastic, hard cardboard and cloth materials making them reusable for next year!
Price: Rs 1,000 - 1,200
Location: Hogg Market, New Market and shops opposite the fire station on Mirza Ghalib Street
For that bloody look
Vampire or zombie — a tube of fake blood is all you need for a signature look Soumyajit Dey
Nothing like a little fake blood to zhuzh up that eerie look for the party! These tubes of fake blood paint will help you achieve the exact look to stand out. The colours are skin-friendly although, we recommend doing a patch test first. Don’t be surprised if people ask you if that’s real blood!
Price: Rs 75 per tube
Location: Hogg Market, New Market
Jack-o-lanterns
Perfect pumpkin baskets for all the treats Soumyajit Dey
Are your little ones heading out for trick-or-treating? Get them these Jack-o-lantern baskets — after all, Halloween is incomplete without a good ol’ carved pumpkin face. You can also use these as decor or to store some treats at a party. Fill them up with candies for the kids, or some boozy chocolates for the adults.
Price: Rs 75
Location: Shops opposite the fire station on Mirza Ghalib Street
For all the spooky feF
Fake severed limbs and themed accessories for all the spooky decor needs Soumyajit Dey
New Market and Mirza Ghalib Street also have all other party essentials like lanterns, miniature insect toys like spiders, balloons, fake severed human limbs, weapons etc. The shops are all stocked up and ready for Spook Day! Make sure to sharpen your bargaining skills for a good price. The Halloween essentials are only available till October 31.
Price: Rs 120 onwards
Location: Hogg Market, New Market and shops opposite the fire station on Mirza Ghalib Street
Harry Potter wearables
The Miniso Harry Potter collection Amit Datta
This October has been a good one for Potterheads as Miniso launched Harry Potter merchandise globally — and it’s been a loot with stocks getting exhausted within hours of the launch. Fear not, there are still some goodies up for grabs at the Miniso stores in Kolkata. My Kolkata visited the Miniso store in South City Mall and found house-themed socks and ties, Hogwarts capes, house bows, sorting hats, wands and accessories. So if you are planning to turn up as a wizard this Halloween, then you can definitely check out the Miniso stores.
Price: Rs 290 for socks, Rs 3,000 for capes, Rs 250 for bows
Location: South City Mall and Acropolis Mall
