Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2014

Tokyo Kitsch combines two other traditional Japanese customs into one item via the origami furoshiki (¥1,575). Watch as your wrapping skills literally fold into something new before your eyes. A wide-eyed manekineko transforms into a cheeky Cheshire cat giving a sly wink or a drunken squint. Instructions are included, or learn how to use the cloths for gift wrapping at one of Kyoaruki’s events at Cafe Seek. www.tokyokitsch.com