Folding a cloth napkin needn't be fussy: press it, then either lay a flat rectangle beneath the fork, drape a loose square across the plate, or slip a simple fold through a ring; smaller lunch sizes sit under luncheon napkins. At Eleish Van Breems Home we stock them in linen, cotton and brass.
How many cloth napkins suit a household?
A household runs well on eight to twelve everyday cloth napkins, with a finer few held back for occasions; woven table linen sits under Axlings napkins. Buy for your usual numbers and add a small margin for guests.
Where does the folded napkin sit on the plate?
The folded napkin sits to the left of the fork or, dressed with a ring, laid across the plate, kept simple so the whole setting reads calm; the rings themselves sit under napkin rings. Skip the fussy folds and let the linen lie easy on the table.
How should linen napkins be washed and pressed?
Wash linen napkins warm and skip the softener, press them a little damp for a crisp fold, and store them flat in a drawer; coated table mats sit under Marimekko placemats. For spills, follow the care guidance appropriate to the fabric.
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