Napkins in their utilitarian meaning have a long history. In ancient Greece, fig tree leaves served as napkins, with which slaves wiped their master's lips. Cloth napkins are first mentioned in ancient Rome. During the Middle Ages, napkins appeared in Europe.

Nowadays, when serving a festive table, the hostess will never forget to put a napkin near the plate of each guest. Currently, two types of napkins are used: fabric and paper. Cloth ones are usually laid on their knees, and lips and fingers are wiped with paper ones.

Sometimes paper napkins they are not served on the table, but only fabric ones are present. In this case, one napkin is used both to protect clothes and to wipe.

Today, napkins are a table decoration!

Here are some ways how to fold cloth napkins when setting the table beautifully:

• Lily

1. Initial form - the napkin is folded diagonally. 2. Align the left and right corners with the top of the triangle. 3. Fold the napkin in half along the horizontal axis. 4. Bend the top of the upper triangle.

• royal lily

1. Initial form - the napkin lies front side down. 2. Bend in turn all its corners to the center. 3. Turn the napkin over. 4. Bend its corners to the center again. 5. Holding the corners in the center, pull the corners from the bottom so that they form “petals”.

• Artichoke

1. Initial form - the napkin lies with the wrong side up. Bend all four corners to the center. 2. Bend all corners to the center again. 3. Turn the napkin over. 4. Bend all corners to the center again. 5. Pull out the tip of the napkin that is inside the rectangle. 6. Pull out the rest of the tips. 7. Pull the remaining four corners from under the folded figure.

• Handbag

1. Initial form - fold the napkin vertically in half (fold on the right). 2. And fold in half again from bottom to top. 3. Bend the two layers of the upper left corner to the center. 4. Bend the upper right corner to the center. 5. Bend the resulting triangle down along the line just below the middle. 6. Bend the upper right and left corners to the middle. 7. Bend the resulting triangle down to the first triangle.

• Horizontal sachet

1. Initial form - the napkin is folded in half with the front side inward (fold at the bottom). 2. Bend a third of the top layer down to form a central crease. 3. Turn the opposite side towards you. Bend the sides so that they touch in the center. Fold the same again.

• Diagonal sachet

1. Initial form - the napkin is folded four times. 2. Fold back the corner of the first layer of fabric 2 inches (5 cm), repeat the operation. 3. Fold over the second layer of tissue paper, tucking a corner under the diagonal bolster to form a second 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide roll. 4. Fold the top and bottom of the napkin and lay it on the table, orienting it vertically so that the folds remain diagonal.

• Tiered corners

1. Initial form - the napkin is folded four times. 2. Fold the first layer of napkin fabric diagonally so that the corner is at the left point. Bend the second layer so that the second corner is 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from the first. 3. Repeat the above with the third and fourth layers of fabric so that all corners are 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. 4. Fold the sides down and place the napkin on the table.

• Everest

1. Initial form - the napkin is folded in half horizontally (fold from above). 2. Fold the top corners diagonally towards the middle. 3. Align the sides of the triangle so that their sharp corners are at the bottom. 4a. Turn the figure over and bend the ends, which will become a support for it. 4b. Bend along the vertical axis with folds inward. 5. Stand the napkin upright.

• Calla

1. Initial form - the napkin is folded diagonally with the front side out (fold at the bottom). 2. Finish the upper corner, forming a "bag" 3. Turn out about 1/3 of the "bag". 4. Straighten the resulting figure and give the napkin a vertical position.

• Column

1. Initial form - the napkin is folded diagonally. 2. Bend the base up, then back about 2-3 cm. 3. Starting from the left, roll the napkin into a tube. Lay the remaining edge in the lower folded edge of the napkin.

• Hat with lapel

1. Initial form - the napkin is folded with the wrong side inward (left fold). 2. Fold the napkin in half again to make a square (fold at the bottom). 3. Wrap the lower left corner, leaving 2-3 cm to the top. 4. Bend the side corners inward and fasten in each other. 5. Place the napkin vertically to make a “hat” with a folding collar, bend one of the upper peaks down.

• Fan in the ring

1. Initial form - a napkin in a straightened form lies face down. 2. Fold the napkin "accordion" (2a). 3. Bend it in half in the middle. 4. Fill the napkin in the ring (or put it in a glass) and straighten the “fan”.

• table fan

1. Initial form - the napkin is folded in half with the right side out (fold from above). Collect three-quarters of its length into an "accordion", bending the first fold down. 2. Fold the resulting figure in half so that the folds are on the outside on the left side, and not the folded part on the right. 3. Take the napkin in your hand so that the open ends of the folds look up. 4. Fold the unfolded part of the napkin diagonally to make a “stand”, as shown in the photo. After that, tuck the “stand” between the folds and place the napkin on the table.

• Rybka

1. Initial form - the napkin is folded diagonally (fold at the top). 2. Bend the bottom corner up. 3. Bend the left protruding corner down. 4. Fold the right corner in the same way. 5. Bend the left side to the middle vertical line of the figure. Fold the right side in the same way. 6. Turn the figure over and decorate it with a small shell.

• Shirt

1. Initial form - the napkin is folded diagonally. 2. Fold up a small strip of fabric at the base of the triangle and turn the napkin right side out. 3. Bend the right corner to the left down, the left corner to the right down. 4. Straighten the corners strictly symmetrically and fold the bottom edge back. "Shirt" can be decorated with a bow or candy.

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royal lily

1. The original form of the napkin lies face down.
2. Bend in turn all its corners to the center.
3. Turn the napkin over.
4. Bend its corners to the center again.
5. Holding the corners in the center, pull the corners from the bottom so that they form “petals”.

royal mantle

1. The original shape of the napkin is folded diagonally downwards.
2. Align the left and right corners with the top of the triangle.
3. Fold them up.
4. Bend the top of the upper of the two lower triangles up to the middle.
5. ... in half again and again, going to the top half of the napkin. Bend the lower part (the remaining triangle) back. Fasten the side corners to each other and pull out the points.
6. Bend the tips of the "royal mantle" down and fasten behind the welt.

Hourglass

1. The original form of the napkin is folded in half along the vertical axis (left fold)
2. Fold the top left and right corners down.
3. Bend the left and right bottom corners up.
4. Fold the top triangle down and the bottom one up.

Flame

2. Fold the resulting triangle with an accordion, leaving a small triangle on top.
3. Fasten the "accordion" with the top.
4. ... and fold the figure in half.
5. The resulting figure can be fixed with a ring or decorative elements.

Shirt

1. The original shape of the napkin is folded diagonally.
2. Fold up a small strip of fabric at the base of the triangle and turn the napkin right side out.
3. Bend the right corner to the left down, the left corner to the right down.
4. Straighten the corners strictly symmetrically and fold the bottom edge back. "Shirt" can be decorated
bow or candy.

Rybka

1. The original shape of the napkin is folded diagonally (fold at the top).
2. Bend the bottom corner up.
3. Bend the left protruding corner down.
4. Fold the right corner in the same way.
5. Bend the left side to the middle vertical line of the figure. Fold the right side in the same way.
6. Turn the figure over and decorate it with a small shell.

Sachet corners

1. The original shape of the napkin is folded four times with the right side out (open corners in the upper right part)
2. Fold the first layer of napkin fabric diagonally so that the corner is at the lower left point.
3. Fold back the second layer of fabric so that its corner touches the center fold. Bend the first corner from the bottom so that it touches the corner at the central fold.
4. Bend the lower right and upper left corners back.
5. Place the napkin on the table in a vertical orientation.

Slipper with train

1. The original form of the napkin is folded in half with the wrong side inward. Fold both top corners of the napkin towards the middle.
2. Bend the resulting top down.
3. Turn the napkin right side away from you and fold the top corners towards the middle again.
4. Turn the napkin away from you again and fold the folds from the bottom edge.
5. Place the folds under the square, holding it in the center with your fingers, and spread out on both sides
fan.

Tiara and lily

1. The original shape of the napkin is folded diagonally (fold at the bottom)
2. Align the two side corners with the top.
3. Fold the napkin so that the bottom corner is 1 inch (2.5cm) lower than the top.
4. Bend the top corner down to the fold.
5a. Bend the sides back and insert one into the other to form a circle at the base.
5 B. Set the napkin straight up.
6. Style "Lily"
We perform operations 1-5 (see above). To fold the napkin in a lily style, fold down the top two corners.

Tiered corners

1. The original form of the napkin is folded four times.
2. Fold the first layer of napkin fabric diagonally so that the corner is at the left point. Bend the second layer so that the second corner is 1 inch (2.5 cm) away from the first.
3. Repeat the above with the third and fourth layers of fabric so that all corners are 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
4. Fold the sides down and place the napkin on the table.

Princess Frog

The original form of the napkin lies face down.
1. Fold the top quarter of the napkin down and the bottom quarter up.
2. Turn the napkin away from you and fold it in half along the horizontal axis towards you.
3. Bend the upper right corner down.
4. Lay the next corner inward.
5. Bend the last right corner back under the figure.
6. Do the same with the left corners.
7. Fold the figure in the middle.
8. Place it on the folded corners. Glue confetti circles instead of eyes.

Royal bun

1. The original form of the napkin is wrong side up.
2. Bend to the center all other corners.
3. Turn the napkin over and again bend all corners to the center.
4. Turn the napkin over. Bend to the center again all the corners.
5. Bend the four corners inward from the center.
6. Bend all corners to the center again and turn the napkin over.
7. Straighten the folded corners.

Hat with lapel

1. The original form of the napkin is folded with the wrong side inward (left fold).
2. Fold the napkin in half again to make a square (fold at the bottom).
3. Wrap the lower left corner, leaving 2-3 cm to the top.
4. Bend the side corners inward and fasten in each other.
5. Place the napkin vertically to make a “hat” with a folding collar, bend one of the upper peaks down.

Bishop's hat

1. The original form of the napkin is folded in half (fold at the bottom).
2. Fold the top left and bottom right corners diagonally towards the middle. Turn the napkin over so that the top right corner is at the bottom left.
3. Fold the figure along the horizontal axis in half, releasing the left triangles.
4. Bend the right side of the figure to the left and place it under the left triangle.
5. And finally, turn the napkin over and place the left side under the right triangle. Fasten the corners.

marquee

1. The original form of the napkin is folded horizontally in half (fold at the top).
2. Fold the napkin into a triangle (align the lower left corner with the lower right corner).
3. Move the right corner of the resulting triangle to the left.
4. Repeat steps 2, after which shift the lower right corner to the left.
5. Bend the right half of the triangle to the left and place the napkin so that the edges do not wrinkle.

twisted tent

1. The original form of the napkin is folded in half (fold at the top).
2. Align the lower left corner of the napkin with its lower right part to form an isosceles triangle on top.
3. Move the right corner to the right.
4. Repeat step 2, shift the lower right corner to the left.
5. Bend the right half of the triangle to the left.
6. Roll the napkin from left to right.
7. Give the napkin a vertical position without unfolding it completely.

The center of any meal is a tastefully laid table. When a hostess has a question about table textiles, a tablecloth and table napkins come to mind. Why do you need cloth napkins? How to deal with them during a feast?

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What is a textile napkin

They are divided into two types, based on the purpose. Substitute napkins are those that are laid on the table personally for each guest and on which the serving is organized. But the most common is the second version of table napkins, which need to be laid on your knees and wipe your hands. It is about them that we will talk. Moreover, you will learn three ways to fold textile napkins: the simplest, but effective and meeting the main requirements of etiquette.

Where did the napkin come from on the tables

During the Middle Ages, such an attribute of a feast as napkins had not yet been invented, and to wipe their hands from grease, people used the tablecloth itself. Only noble guests were served a bowl of water and lemon, which has disinfectant properties, to rinse their fingers in it.
Napkins came into widespread use only in the 16th century. At first, napkins were placed on the shoulder, on the arm, or were used as a bib, which was attached to the vest with silver hooks or tied at the back of the neck. Gradually, the napkins "moved" to my knees. In the 17th century, when women's skirts became more puffy, the size of napkins grew to 90-115 cm. With the advent of new cutlery, the size of the napkin also changed. So, as soon as the use of a fork came into practice (and this happened only in the middle of the 18th century), the participants in the meal became more accurate and the napkins decreased in size.

Modern textile napkins: materials and sizes, style and color

According to the canons of classic table etiquette, for a banquet, a dinner party or a dinner party, table textiles should be made from natural linen white color. But modern table etiquette allows you to deviate from this rule, besides, there is now a huge variety of mixed table linen fabrics: beautiful, expressive, and most importantly, more practical to use (for example, Teflon-coated fabrics that are not afraid of fat, wine and coffee ). For an informal meal, white table textiles can easily be replaced with beige or other neutral shade. And if you want to create a certain mood at the table or maintain the style of the interior, then etiquette allows colored or even combined tablecloths and napkins: the fabric can be plaid or striped, with a floral or any other interesting print. Choose according to your taste! Very comfortable and a win-win- this is the use of companion fabrics, when on one of the elements of table linen (tablecloth or napkins) a fabric with a multi-colored pattern is used, and on the other - a plain fabric that repeats one of the colors of the print; or two prints are combined (for example, flowers and stripes) with the choice of the same color palette.

The size of a modern table napkin is about 40x40 cm (from 36 to 46 cm), the tea napkin is smaller - about 30x30 cm (from 25 to 35 cm).

AT modern world textile napkins are an obligatory attribute of table setting, so every housewife should take care of their availability.

Why do we need textile napkins if there are paper ones

For the first time, they learned about paper napkins in 1867, when their first batch was produced at a paper mill in England. The guests really liked this serving attribute, and since then their production on an industrial scale has begun. Paper napkins have a number of advantages: they perfectly absorb moisture, and most importantly, there is no need for washing, which, of course, every housewife will appreciate.
But can they completely and completely replace textiles?

Linen napkins are an indispensable attribute of any feast, their main goal is the comfort of guests and the safety of their costumes. However, paper napkins must be present on the table in sufficient quantities.

The main task of a textile napkin is to protect the guest's outfit, it should be laid on your knees. Also, a linen napkin is used when the fingers are a little dirty. What to do if the hands are very dirty, and what to use during a runny nose? Paper napkins will save you, for these purposes they were created.

How to use textile napkins

All the guests, including the hosts, took their places and the meal began. The hostess is the first to start the feast - she unfolds her napkin, then the guests follow her example.

• take a textile napkin from the table and unfold;
• fold it in half and place it on your knees with the fold towards you;
• during the feast, wipe slightly soiled fingers with the top edge of the napkin, while not removing it from your knees;
• leave a napkin on the chair in case you need to go out;
• if you get up from the table already at the end of dinner, then put a napkin to the left of the plate. There is no need to fold it again: grab the middle of the napkin so that all the folds come together and lay it on the table. When the hostess does the same with her napkin, consider that the dinner is over.

Three ways to fold napkins

Arriving at a restaurant, we often see napkins twisted in the form of a Crown, French lily, Bishop's Miter, or other unusual shape. The art of folding napkins came to us from the 17th century. At the French court, there were special people who folded napkins for the royal table and did it simply masterfully, but it was forbidden to use such a napkin for its intended purpose, as it was considered a violation of the rules of etiquette. At times Victorian era views on the rules of behavior at the table have changed somewhat - people began to think more about hygiene. Imagine how many times you have to touch the napkin in the process of folding, and, moreover, what a crumpled look it will have after being in the form of a Fan or an Artichoke! It is unlikely that any of the guests will want to wipe their hands or lips with such a napkin.

Complex folding options faded into the background, they were replaced by simpler ones. Modern etiquette adheres to the same rules for folding napkins: a minimum of touching and a minimum of folds.

They are absolutely universal:

• they meet the requirements of modern table etiquette: a minimum of touches and folds;
• very simple: any housewife will easily master them and will spend no more than five minutes on serving, which means that a woman will have extra time to rest - this is priceless;
• efficient and suitable different styles serving.

When choosing a way to fold napkins, you need to take into account the occasion of the meal itself. For an official feast, napkins with lace or a fan-folding option are definitely not suitable. But to create a warm spring mood - what you need.

"Petals"

By the way, the method of folding napkins "Petals" will come in handy - an ideal option for an informal cozy atmosphere, which goes well with the floral print of textiles and floral decor on the table.

1. Unfold the napkin and lay it on the table with the wrong side up.

2. Take the upper left corner and pull it to the opposite corner, folding the napkin in half, forming a triangle.

3. Pull the upper corner of the resulting triangle to the left corner, but do not connect them to each other.

4. Repeat the action: fold the right edge to the left without closing the corners of the napkin.

5. The napkin is ready! We put it on a substitution plate with the petals to the right, put a snack plate on top. We complement the serving with cutlery and glasses.

Napkin rings

Today, napkin rings are used as decorative element serving. But there were times when rings had a different function: they guaranteed ownership of a dirty napkin.

Historical note: since table linen was rarely washed, textile napkins were used many times. The rings served as an identification mark so that the guest could be sure that he received exactly his dirty napkin.

Rings are made from different materials: silver, wood, fabric, etc. But even in the absence of serving rings, you can easily improvise, for example, replace them with a ribbon.

There are many ways to insert a napkin into a ring: you can fold the napkin into unusual folds, fold it like a fan or just twist it into a tube, choose any one you like! Let's look at the simplest option:

1. Unfold the napkin and lay it on the table inside out.

2. Take the napkin by the middle with your hand and shake it to form free folds.

3. We put the middle of the napkin into the ring and straighten the folds. Ready!

The napkin enclosed in the ring can be conveniently placed directly on the plate. Firstly, it will save space on the table and free up space for dishes. And secondly, a napkin on a plate, as it were, will hint to the guest that he will not be able to start the meal until he spreads the napkin on his knees.

Envelope for cutlery "Stripes"

A napkin envelope is a great option for formal dinners in a simple style. Although, if you dilute the serving with delicate decor or flowers, this way of folding napkins will also be appropriate for an informal dinner with close people.

1. Place a folded napkin on the table so that the four free corners are at the top right.

2. Take the top free corner and fold it diagonally inward as shown in the photo. Align the fold.

It is very convenient to put cutlery in the formed "pockets", thereby saving space on the table. In addition, you can put a note, flowers, a gift or even a small bun there.

Beautifully folded napkin will decorate your table. The napkin can be given a variety of shapes: from simple traditional to more intricate. Keep in mind that starched napkins are much easier to roll. But always remember that textile napkins are an indispensable element of serving, you cannot do without it, giving preference to paper napkins.

Do not neglect the rules of etiquette. Show respect for your guests by caring about them. appearance, then they will appreciate your care and in return thank you for the warm welcome!

As soon as beautifully folded napkins appear on the table, it turns from everyday into festive, and the assessment of the culinary skills of the hostess in the eyes of the guests immediately grows several times. Meanwhile, to achieve such an effect is not at all difficult. You just need to master interesting ways fold napkins and stock up on several sets of beautiful paper, linen and lace napkins to match your tablecloths and crockery. the site "Culinary Eden" picked up several options for decorating the table with napkins - both simple and more complicated - for all occasions.

For home celebrations and picnics, it is quite possible to get by with paper napkins. They are both practical and beautiful, and each time new. Instead of stacking them in a napkin holder or putting boring squares in front of each guest, paper napkins can be used in interesting ways to fold napkins, making original table decorations. For example, you can wrap cutlery or small bouquets of flowers in bright napkins.

Another option for folding paper napkins is to decorate glasses with them. Roll 1-2 paper napkins into a tube and place in glasses so that a sharp corner protrudes.

Large and thick paper napkins will allow you to create a more interesting composition in the glass: spread the napkin in one layer on the table, grab the middle with all your fingers, forming folds, and put the resulting figure in the glass.

It is easy to fold a fan from a large and thick paper napkin: fold the napkin into an accordion, fold the accordion in half and secure the middle with a toothpick or stapler. A standing fan is made in a similar way: do not fold the accordion to the end, leaving room for one turn. Fold the accordion in half and tuck in the top loose corner to secure the two ends of the accordion. Spread the fan and stand vertically next to each plate.

The heart can be made from paper or tissue napkins. Lay the unfolded napkin in front of you, fold the bottom quarter of the square to the middle, fold the top quarter in the same way and fold it lengthwise to make a narrow rectangle. Bend its sides up to the middle, bend the corners at each side. Turn the napkin over - the heart is ready.

Enough about disposable paper napkins, let's move on to real ones - fabric ones. Only with them festive table becomes truly solemn and stylish. The easiest option is to decorate the table with fabric napkins threaded into special rings. Fold the napkins into quarters and insert the corner opposite the free edges into the rings. Straighten the folds nicely.

Why not tie a napkin around a fork like a scarf? Fold the thin napkin lengthwise, fold it in half, place the fork next to the crease of the napkin and thread the long sides through the loop. Straighten and tighten the knot.

To make a solemn butterfly bow out of a napkin, spread the napkin in one layer, wrap two sides towards the middle. Then wrap opposite sides to the middle and intercept the middle with a wide ribbon or thread the resulting rectangle into a ring. Smooth out the folds.

It is very easy to make a triple envelope for cutlery from a napkin. Fold the napkin twice into a square, placing the free corners to the right. Leave the bottom layer in place, and slightly bend the corner of the second layer under the third. Bend the third layer of the napkin more and bring it under the fourth. Bend the last layer even more. It remains to bring the sides back, and you have a neat pocket for a fork, spoon and knife.

It is easy to make a fan with 3 or 4 rays. This will require a very thin, well-ironed napkin. Fold it diagonally towards you. Bring the right corner to the left and put it a little lower. Bring the right corner of the resulting structure to the left one and put it a little lower. If desired, form the fourth beam in the same way.

A rolled napkin can serve as a vase for small bouquet or a gift. Fold the napkin diagonally with the fold toward you. Bend the bottom side 5-6 cm. Turn the napkin over and fold its corners towards the center. Place the structure vertically, straighten it for stability and bend the top corner down.

From two napkins different colors it is easy to build cute sushi, and from a single-color napkin in the same way you get a small candle with a burning flame. Fold a square napkin diagonally, fold it into a bundle, starting from the base of the triangle, and twist this bundle into a tight roll. Tuck the tip down, under the base. If making a candle, release the corner of the napkin from the center up. If you are making sushi, wrap a rolled napkin with another rolled in the same way.

In the same way, a luxurious rose is made from a napkin: fold the napkin diagonally at an angle away from you, gently twist it into a bundle, without making sharp fold lines. Fold this tourniquet into soft folds, tuck the tip inside and place the rose in a glass or cup. If you decorate a napkin with a green leaf, the resemblance to a living rose will be striking.

And if you stop twisting the rose, not reaching the end of 10-15 cm, and thread the corner down, you get a stable design - a rose with a leaf.

To fold the 4-petal unopened lily napkin, fold the napkin in half with the edges facing you. Lift the lower right corner and swipe the upper right corner under it to the very bottom. In the same way, lift the lower left corner and swipe the upper left corner to the bottom. A wide triangle will lie in front of you. Roll it over middle line, stand upright, smooth out the wrinkles. If you make this figure out of a green napkin and decorate it with a star, you get a Christmas tree.

Another type of lily - heraldic - is made a little more complicated. Fold the napkin diagonally with the corners away from you. Raise the side corners and connect them to the top corner to make a square. Bend the bottom corner of the square up not to the end and bend down to the base. Turn the design over to the other side, bend the corners and thread one corner into the other so that the structure holds firmly. Stand the napkin upright and fold the side petals down.

To make a sailboat out of a napkin, take a thin, well-ironed napkin, fold it twice to make a square, and then fold it diagonally with free corners away from you. Connect the sides to the center line so that the corners are at the bottom. Tuck the bottom corners inward, fold the structure in half so it can stand upright, and release the top corners.

A napkin folded in the form of a fantastic flower looks luxurious. Place the unfolded napkin on the table, fold all the corners towards the center to make a square. Bend the corners of this square to the center too, turn the structure over and bend the corners to the center again. While holding the center of the napkin, gently fold over and release each corner. Decorate the center of the napkin with a flower or candlestick.

As you can see, all the methods of folding napkins listed in this article are very simple and do not require special skills. With a little practice, you can decorate the table with napkins for any occasion.

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22 schemes for napkins at the plate - 3 main rules

Having decided to diversify the serving with beautiful folds, we will take into account 3 rules.

1. For beautiful fabric folds, we need square napkins with a side of 35–50 cm depending on the complexity of the figure. In this collection, we limited ourselves to simple ones.
2. Each seat at the table must have the same figure. Otherwise, the hospitable harmony of the feast is violated.
3. Etiquette also dictates the choice of material. Buffet and home party in a close circle: these are the only events when we can limit ourselves to paper napkins.

Rose flower for a plate and in a glass

The figure is universal, like the flower itself. Works great with fabric and paper. Suitable for New Year, birthday, wedding. To romantic dinner and just for a cozy Sunday breakfast.

They folded it, rolled it up, slightly loosened the top and slightly bent the “petals”. We put a handmade miracle in the intended place - we enjoy the original result.

A clear photo is the best instructor! Below are 3 options for roses - for every taste.

If you twist the sausage to the very end, the bud turns out to be dense and neat. Ideal to put in a glass and a glass.

Nice combination of two colors. Young pink bud and contrasting leaves.

How to make the same cute flower from a simple paper napkin. Pay attention to the size. A budget cutie will go crazy in a glass. By the way, even kids can fold out of paper. Call the kids for help.

It would seem that the idea is still the same, but let's put a lot of roses in a large vase ... And we will get an original work of decorating art. Note, from ordinary paper napkins.

Butterfly bow without ring

The seemingly obvious option with a ribbon is full of classic charm. Light patterned fabrics are ideal for such a bow. Choose them according to the theme of the holiday, and take a plain satin ribbon in the middle.

Leaf - a simple scheme for all occasions

The advantages of the fold are innumerable. Simple, fast and understandable to everyone - from small to large.

• You don't need to fasten the paper napkin. It is enough to push the paper well.
• We pick up a figurine made of fabric with a ribbon, thread or ring.
• Putting a leaf in a low cup is also a curious find.

Bow in a ring

Rings are a win-win choice to beautifully fold napkins on a festive table. They open up a new horizon for ideas for us. Look at the step by step photo below how easy it is to soft fabric turns into a magnificent exquisite bow.

Victorian flower in a ring

This delightful variation is the traditional pleat from Victorian England. It looks very nice on the table. And making it at home is not at all difficult. Repeat according to our step by step photo. Everything will work out!

Any of the napkin ring ideas will make friends with natural jewelry. A sprig of spruce for the New Year, small flowers for the Easter feast. curly parsley on summer day birth. The main thing is to hold the leaves in ice water in advance. This way they stay fresh for a long time.

Decorator tip!

Rings can be made by hand. For the base, cut a long sleeve from foil or cling film. Here we have strong rings of the right size simply and inexpensively.

For decoration, we rummage through the bins. A coarse textured thread or satin ribbon to tie a ring. Thin lace - on glue over cardboard. And all sorts of textured little things for the application. Coffee grains, buttons, stars and circles made of thick shiny paper.

Heart: when loved ones are near

Valentine's Day, March 8 and Mother's Day. Embrace all your loved ones with timeless symbolism. The heart turns out perfect and easily unfolds. To your beautiful feast step-by-step instruction with a photo - clearly and clearly, as in the palm of your hand!

Christmas tree for the New Year's feast

A wonderful idea is already becoming a classic. Easy to make and looks perfect. It can help out in the very last minutes before the arrival of guests, if you forgot to think over a special serving for the New Year.

Lay symbolic Christmas trees on plates. Between dishes, put a few small compositions with spruce branches and tinsel. Fast, inexpensive, tasteful. Are you ready to meet the coveted midnight!

Scarf on a fork - 1 minute to work

Another cute fold in the form of a scarf just asks to decorate New Year's days. A playful idea with a naive charm. It is better to take a napkin with a textured fabric that holds its shape well. We need the scarf to look voluminous.

Butterfly - step by step in 5 minutes

The first butterfly holds perfectly without fastening. It is easily obtained, both from paper and with starched textiles a la linen, chintz, viscose. Folds out nicely. Liven up the buffet summer holiday, homemade feast for Easter, child's birthday.

Volumetric candle - 2 schemes for a plate and in a glass

Are only flat circuits simple? Of course not. Many volumetric options are completed in minutes.

For the first candle, neither special manual dexterity nor a flair for geometry is needed. Brilliant simplicity! Twist the napkin, set it in a glass and enjoy the praises of the guests. This version is very convenient: the twist is easy to unroll. And do not forget to arrange a master class for children. They will lightly finish serving themselves.

Any student will get a second original candle. Sustainability and romance: two pluses in one solution. The scheme is suitable for a gala family dinner, romantic evening and New Year's feast.

Fan with leg: stable and bright

A universal scheme for all occasions. It is done in two counts. Decorate dinner with family and friends, children's birthday and New Year's feast. We select bright color- every time a new success. And if we want a special solemnity, we fold a starched white napkin with a fan.

Call the kids for fun work. With step-by-step photos, everything is elementary!

Pyramid - elegant and fast

Such laconic figurines adorned Soviet restaurants. You can easily complete them if you follow the photo steps. We recommend choosing a plain fabric. And make sure you teach your kids. They will gladly accept interesting work with napkins as their honorable duty for the holidays.

A new multi-tiered pyramid, a leaf and a lotus made of paper napkins is clearly explained by the video master class. Brief and accessible. Folded once - remembered for a lifetime! Buffets and intimate gatherings are suitable events for such an inexpensive table setting.

Crown and lily for any occasion

A comfortable and solid crown folds in a couple of minutes. It is organically combined with natural decor, because it resembles a lily. And how beautiful is this solid figure in the role of a stand - a feast for the eyes!

Confidently put in the pocket in front spring Flower, fresh greens or a sprig were eaten for the New Year.

The perfect paper and fabric spinner

The classic origami form comes to the rescue in many holiday details.

• Weathercocks on a stick to decorate a buffet display
• Accompanying prizes at competitions with a bouquet of balloons
• Window decoration with hanging geometric elements
• Wall compositions from photos

For the festive table, the perky contours of the turntable will also come in handy. The weather vane turns out beautifully from any material. Schoolchildren will be happy to help you fold this easy scheme.

Lotus - a flower of perfection and fertility

A flat origami flower conquers at first sight. This laconic form looks perfect! Your guests will need an effort to destroy it for the convenience of the table.

A meal is also a place for strong aesthetic impressions. Having trained on simple circuits higher, dare and impress with the lotus!

The secret of success!

For such a flower, choose a non-thin cotton napkin and iron it well before folding.

Fan in a glass or glass

Even a diligent preschooler can handle a fan (or accordion).

• We unfold a regular napkin 1 time - so as to get a long and wide strip.
• We fold the strips with an accordion in increments of no more than 2 cm.
• We bend the accordion in half and set it in a glass or glass, as shown in the photo.
• We keep the same principle for cloth napkins.

Envelope with cutlery pocket

Decorator tip!

Choosing any “envelope” scheme, we can not only beautifully fold napkins on the festive table, but also put them in cutlery or a card with the name of the guest. When serving for the New Year, this can be a miniature postcard with a wish. For a children's birthday - a photo of an invited baby, a memorable present, sweetie.

The most popular envelope in European countries is with a beveled corner. It is wide, elegant and able to accommodate the main set of devices. Detailed step-by-step photos show the progress of the work.

Envelope "Pouch" for a card and devices

Loose corners and a clear stripe in the middle help to accentuate the contents of the envelope.

An excellent choice for a name card and cutlery rubbed to a shine. Let's do it: it's easy!

The elegant fold is also well shown in a short video tutorial.

Simple classic envelope

Even the most uncomplicated version of a direct envelope with thematic content looks interesting. It could be:

• colorful bouquet
• Wish or prediction rolled into a tube
• Bengal lights tied with a bright satin bow
• Portion bun

Unusual serving is sure to delight guests. Napkins select the background shade. White, grey, milky, blue. The fold is elementary. Involve the kids in the holiday chores!

Envelope "Kulek" for a fork and knife

Again, the wagon is easy to work with. Step by step photos to help you.

Both paper and fabric will readily take the form of a bag. We will additionally wipe the knife, fork and spoon. This should be done when choosing any envelope. Such figures draw double attention to cutlery.

How to beautifully fold napkins into a napkin holder - 4 ways

The fastest option for serving is to make corners from ordinary paper napkins. Look at the photo below: what do you see? Single and double fan, which are laid out with such corner figures.

Simple and convenient! Any napkin is easy to pull out without destroying the ensemble. And the most ordinary napkin holder looks like a solid holder for a solemn composition.

Bird with colorful tail

Another option is to fold the napkins like elongated trapeziums that will become the bird's tail. For the details of the tail, we bend parallel corners and fold the napkin in half. A bright and unusual tail will provide blanks from napkins in contrasting colors. The head and neck of a bird is a napkin folded into a flat tube with a bent tip. creative solution describe step by step photos below:

Such a bird fits perfectly into the serving New Year's table, if the Rooster rules the year, or on any spring holiday - as a symbol of the return of warmth and migratory birds.

Both ways - corners and a bird - are shown step by step in a short video:

Bilateral waterfall in a cup

The fifth option is from non-standard: instead of a napkin holder, we use dishes.

• We need a stable low height ceramic cup.
• We unfold each napkin 1 time and fold it in half (or 2 times in half - depending on the original size).
• We lay the formed strips on top of each other and bend in the middle.
• We deepen the middle of the stack into a cup. Voila! Easy to work, home-style creative and very attractive.

Napkin colors by symbolic meaning

White - purity, beginning and trust. Good choice for lunch and dinner with business partners, large weddings and anniversaries up to 40 years.

Green - energy, joy and hope. Use it on children's parties, New Year's feasts and informal gatherings with family and close friends.

Red - love, passion and devotion. Anniversary family life and romantic dinner in honor of the first kiss: find a worthy use for red!

Yellow: no, not a symbol of separation, as we have got accustomed to thanks to popular songs. Chinese tradition attributes the most pleasant emotions to the optimistic color. Friendship, reliability and an enthusiastic compliment: "Your smile is like the sun!". An excellent choice for a children's birthday, a buffet table and a friendly party.

Violet - nobility, royal blood, riddles and magic. Dinner for two at the beginning of a relationship. Status meeting, anniversaries and the most serious events. Here are the best occasions to accent your meal with purple.

Secrets of the choice of materials and videos TOP 10 beautiful schemes

Of course, folding napkins is not conquering space. But this pleasant needlework has its own secrets. We have explained all the details for your success.

• The color of napkins and tablecloths. Don't be afraid to experiment! You are not required to observe the contrast of colors or a complete match with the tablecloth. It only makes sense to support exactly the path with napkins. A solid tablecloth, on the contrary, often becomes the backdrop for bright solutions at the plates. Do not exclude the option of white on white for special solemnity.
• Napkin material. Paper napkins are a smart choice for elementary origami and wraps to decorate a buffet table. According to table etiquette you can get by with them for feasts in a close circle and a buffet table. At other meetings and celebrations, cloth napkins should be available. Choose dense textures that hold their shape well - cotton, linen, chintz, viscose.
• Don't chase after complex schemes on the first try. Better bookmark our article. It contains only those solutions that even a novice hostess can repeat. And we advise young mothers to involve even kindergarten kids in the process. Cooking a holiday is one of the best educational games.
• Take time to fold your napkins at the table. Ideally, practice beforehand. This is creative process: it is designed to please not only guests, but also you.
• Choose color schemes for a specific holiday. The new year is always organic in green, red, gold and white. Autumn celebrations - all the colors of leaf fall. Spring feasts are pastel shades of blue, pink and fresh greens. And in the summer, any associations are open to us - from colorful patterns to juicy blue-yellow colors.

Today we talked about 22 ways to fold napkins on a festive table. The given schemes are the best collection simple ideas for ceremonial serving. With step by step photo it is easy to make each figure. With minimal effort and time, you will decorate the holiday in a non-standard way. Rely on our instructions: everything will work out on the first try!