Although most people don’t think it, napkin folding is a form of art. It may not be as deeply appreciated as paper origami, but it is a type of origami. That said, every dinner host needs to learn this type of art. What better way to impress the dinner guests than with fancy plating and folded napkins to match it? Furthermore, detailed napkin folding is a lot easier than you think.
Please take a look at the examples we’ve gathered below. Each photo is a unique napkin shape with easy instructions on how to recreate them.
01. The Lotus Fold
02. The Triple Pocket
03. The Envelope Fold
04. The Swan Fold
05. The Sun Fold
06. The Bunny Fold
07. The Rosebud Fold
08. The Fillable Pouch
09. The Star Fold
10. The Pendant Fold
11. The Tree Fold
12. The Bow Fold
13. The Butterfly Fold
14. The T-Shirt Fold
Akajia
15. The Opera Fold
16. The Pyramid Fold
17. The Water Lily Fold
18. The Fleur De Lis Fold
19. The Heart Fold
20. The Fish Fold
Beate Nikolai
21. The Lotus Flower Fold
22. The Rosette Fold
23. The Boat Fold
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24. The Silverware Square Fold
25. The Pocket Fold
26. The Fall Leaf Fold
27. The Pinwheel Fold
28. The Neck Tie Fold
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