How to fold a napkin in six elegant ways

This week we are staying with the theme of tables, however the main focus is napkins! If you are hosting an event, you might be providing napkins or serviettes on your table, and an easy way to elevate the look is to fold your napkins in a certain style. If you would like to learn how to, you have come to the right place! Today’s article features a video where I show some different ways in which you can fold napkins – the six ways I have chosen are not too difficult, but still look elegant and will add to the impact your table setting makes. 
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History of Napkins

Like tablecloths, napkins have their own interesting history. Spartans had an early version of a napkin, which was actually a ball of dough on which they wiped their hands. Ancient Romans had two different sizes of napkins  (this article has a very interesting history around paper napkins, do have a read!) They would also bring their own napkin out with them to dine, and then use it also to take food home.

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