Meghan Markle Revealed a Go-To Gifting Tip That Involves a Genius Thrift Find

There are countless holiday tips and tricks I’ve collected over the years (from celebrities like Martha Stewart and Joanna Gaines) that promise to make parties and decor better than ever before. So when Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, took to her new Netflix special, With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration, to share a special tip about ditching a classic Christmas staple for something more eco-friendly, I was all ears. 

In her new special, Meghan has pointers for wrapping irregularly shaped gifts and other tricky items, including a cute stuffed animal and a bottle of wine. For the wine, she reaches for an unexpected wrapping material that is so ingenious that you’ll want to hit the thrift store ASAP. 

“I love the Japanese wrapping method, furoshiki,” Meghan said in the special. Furoshiki is a Japanese wrapping technique that calls for using square cloths to wrap and carry items instead of paper or gift bags. “You just go to one of the vintage stores that have the bins of scarves that are a few dollars each,” Markle suggests.

If you can’t swing by your local vintage store, you can shop for furoshiki-appropriate wrappings online. Take these fabrics from Etsy, for instance. You can choose between various sizes and colors. And just think: You’re technically gifting the recipient two gifts in one, as they can re-use the fabric to their liking. 

Meghan used some simple pleats to give her wine bottle wrapping a bit of flounce, and then she added a bundle of berries to the knot in lieu of a bow. Watch With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration on Netflix right now to learn more of Meghan's other tips for a cozy Christmas, and check your nearest thrift store for scarves you can use instead of non-recyclable wrapping paper. This is a brilliant holiday tip from a global celebrity that I certainly can get behind!