Folding napkins in various ways: schemes and new options
For a long time mistresses tried to decorate a festive table, and for this they came up with interesting ways of decorating, one of which is folding napkins in various ways - this allows to surprise the guests and demonstrate the creativity of the host guests.
From the history of using these tableware accessories
Table wipes began to be used by the ancient Romans and Greeks, or rather they were not napkins, but pieces of bread that they folded and placed on the table. Modern napkins evolved from handkerchiefs, which during the meal wiped sweat from the forehead.
But in the 16th century the napkins became an integral part of the feast. There were different types, each of which was used for certain purposes. Large - for large festivities, but less than a square form - for dinners.
In France, small handkerchiefs were used for serving the table, and three pieces at once for one person. One was placed on the left side of the plate, the second was wrapped in a spoon, and the third covered the instruments.
In the 18th century, the napkins turned into a decor for the table. There were even norms of etiquette, which indicated how to use this object. So, the first to deploy a napkin at the table was a guest, who has the highest rank among those present. When the fashion was full of luxurious starched collars, the napkin was tied around the neck. And when the satin collars appeared, the napkins were pinned to the chest with a pin.
Today in everyday life it is almost impossible to find cloth napkins, preference is given to paper. In this case, there are many options and a variety of colors, which will help create a special atmosphere of the holiday. You can combine them with "origami", and then you can certainly not only please your guests with delicious food, but also surprise with a fine serving, for example, such as this:
We decorate cutlery
The patterns of folding napkins are varied, and you can add not only certain figures, but use them to decorate cutlery.
So, the popular variant is the "napkin in the fork".In order to make it, you need to fold the napkin diagonally and bend the bottom edge about 3 cm, forming folds, and insert them between the teeth of the fork.
Another option for folding is the "heart".In order to make it, take a napkin and put it in the sides to the middle, after which we turn off so that the edges can not be seen. The result is a rectangle, now bend it at a right angle so that the free parts become the same. The upper corners must be raised so that you can form a roundness.
"Pillow with ears" can be done by folding a square napkin diagonally, after which its long side is rolled up to the middle in a tube, and the sides turn to the middle so that the edges protrude slightly. We turn, form the ears and you can lay the cutlery.
Another way is an oblique envelope. Mistresses very often use it when serving a table. It's done very simply. The square napkin is folded 2 times so that a square is obtained. The top layer is folded diagonally, and the sides are bent inwards.
And it is possible to make here such envelope with a border:
We do according to the principle of the previous example, only the lower side is lifted to the middle and we bend the rim.
To make a torch, you need to fold the napkin 2 times to make a square. The top layer rolled into the tube to the middle. Lateral corners to turn inside.
And you can also fold napkins into glasses, for example, it's very easy to make a lily that will become a decoration of the table. To do this, take a napkin square and fold it diagonally, connect the lateral corners with the top, and turn it over. The lower corner should be bent about a third and rolled up with an accordion. After that, we place the design in a glass and straighten the petals of our lily.
Folding paper napkins in various ways is not only the decoration of the table, but also the opportunity to spend time for yourself and others.