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 ...

Napkins don’t have to just lie there flat and limp. They can be made into an art form. Wow family and guests by learning how to fold them into focal points for your table settings, adding the perfect ...

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 ...

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: ...

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 ...