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.
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.
Mrs Beeton’s Serviettes
I’m returning to Mrs. Beeton again! In ‘Mrs Beeton’s Book of Household Management’ (affiliate link) she devotes a chapter to serviettes, and while the introduction mentions products we would not use today, her illustrations for forming different napkin folds are quite clear to follow. Some folds , such as the fans, are too hard to recreate with a fabric napkin (she notes how some folds should only be attempted when the fabric is ‘slightly starched and smoothly ironed’ - mine are definitely not starched!
Six Elegant Napkin Folds
I’ve selected five of the folds to recreate in my video, and have also added to these one which you may have seen at functions before, which may be handy: the cutlery pouch.
These are the six I am making: -The Bishop -The Rose (you will need a glass for this one) -The Flat Satchel (I have adapted this! I made an easier version!!) -The Cutlery Pouch -The Boar’s Head -The Satchel (or I like to think of this one as The Vase) If you are wondering about the dimensions of the napkin, these folds could be created with a number of sizes and materials, but my particular napkin, from my Five Flowers range, measures 50.8cm by 50.8 cm (or 20 by 20 inches). Five Flowers Cloth napkin set
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This napkin is from our Five Flowers Collection – mix and match with other items! • 100% polyester • Soft-to-the-touch broadcloth fabric • 20″ x 20″ (50.8 cm x 50.8 cm) • Printed top with non-printed white bottom • Hemmed on all sides Five Flowers Placemat Set
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This napkin is from our Five Flowers collection – mix and match with other items! • 100% polyester fabric broadcloth • Comes as a set of four • Size: 18″ × 14″ (45.7 cm × 35.5 cm) • Customizable front • Water-resistant • Hemmed on all sides • Sewn two-ply for a high-quality look • Blank product sourced from China This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
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