Like most things that begin with “the art of,” the art of napkin folding is lost on even the most gracious modern hostesses. “But if you think napkin folds are only for cruise ships, consider this: ...

We take table napkins for granted. Scarcely a meal takes place without them, though we are more apt to use paper ones daily and save cloth napkins for holidays. Before napkins evolved several hundred ...

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Unfold a square paper napkin, then fold all the corners into the center to achieve a square shape. Repeat this step two times, then flip your napkin over so that the folded side is now facing down. On ...

Though they may imply a level of formality, the best cloth napkins are a sustainable alternative to too-rough paper towels or ...

Joan Sallas is a Catalan master of the art of napkin folding, a European tradition with its roots stretching back to the early 1500s. Designed to impress guests, the intricately folded linen displays ...