Napkin Folding

Napkins add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your dining table and this book is a wonderful source of inspiration to help you decorate and customize your home with taste and creativity. Napkins are functional as well as decorative, and there are 40 imaginative designs to choose from, each explained through clear, step-by-step instructions and illustrations. There are folds to suit every occasion from a smart dinner party to a family barbecue, weddings, picnics and more. Gain all the skills, techniques and expertise you need to create stunning, contemporary table decorations to a professional standard.

Book Contents

In all simplicity 4
Fold it flat 6
Pretty points 8
Cutlery pouch 12
Cravat points 16
Flat knot 18
All tied up 20

A touch of romance 22
Chic wallet 24
Precious star 28
A must-have 30
Evening wear 40
Lipstick 44

So glamorous 48
Square fold 50
An elegant twist 54
Small talk 56
Minimalist 60
Pretty in pleats 64
Rising star 68

Love hearts 74
Pretty heart 76
Hearts uplifted! 80
Heart strings 82
A good heart 84

Oriental style 88
Fan 90
Chopsticks 92
Kimono 96
Sash style 102
Furoshiki 104

In the garden 106
Lotus flower 108
Tulip 112
Rosebud 114
The beating of wings 116
Acanthus leaf 124

City chic 126
Special delivery 128
Open book 132
Pocket square 136
Dressed for dinner 140
Business lunch 144

Sea air 146
Small fry 148
Double knot 154
Hoist the flag 156
Ahoy there! 158

Acknowledgements 160