napkin folds

Decorative linen shapes

Napkin folds are decorative shapes created by folding cloth or paper napkins for table settings.

They range from simple triangles and rectangles to elaborate forms like fans, swans, or roses.

Fancy napkin folds signal formal occasions or special effort: The restaurant was the kind of place where they do napkin folds.

Also called napkin folding when referring to the practice itself.

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place setting · swan · fan · lotus · crease · starched · elegant · dining · dinner party · banquet · pocket · silverware · cloth · crisp · decorative · restaurant · formal · fine dining

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presentation formality

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Disposable dining wipes

napkin dispenser · casual dining · buffet service · paper plates · buffet style

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Top 500,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G