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: ...

This fan fold looks elegant on any table, and while it looks a little complicated, rest assured that once you get the hang of it, you can do it in your sleep. Fold a large square napkin in half to ...

In 16th century Italy, the nobility began decorating their tables with "triumphs" made entirely from folded napkins. The art form had pretty much died out by the time artist Joan Sallas began studying ...

No well-dressed table can do without them — neatly folded napkins. Now two books from Sterling Publishers reveal the secrets to designing intricate patterns such as the Elegant Flower, the Winged ...

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They're the perfect finishing touch to your place settings. Not just meant to wipe up messes or hold flatware at the ready, your dinner napkins can add a creative aesthetic to your Thanksgiving table ...

You might not be able to pull together a Thanksgiving table decor à la Martha Stewart, but rest assured you can fold a napkin. And that’s really all you need, says Los Angeles food writer and food ...

Napkins today are mundane and practical, made from paper or cheap factory cloth and folded, if at all, hastily into a rectangle. In the past, napkins weren't just for wiping hands or protecting ...

Napkins today are mundane and practical, made from paper or cheap factory cloth and folded, if at all, hastily into a rectangle. In the past, napkins weren’t just for wiping hands or protecting ...