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 ...

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 ...

Napkin folding is an art that can elevate any dining experience, be it a casual family meal or a grand celebration ...

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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 ...