A little luxury

ELEGANT NAPKIN FOLD. To make the lotus-shaped fold, follow the basic instructions and diagram below. Our setting has a formal Asian twist, but for a more casual effect, you can replace the delicate lacquer vessel with a rustic soup bowl and the glass charger with a wood or earthenware one. If soup isn’t on your menu, place a small gourd or pumpkin inside the lotus flower fold.

DESIGN AND DIAGRAM: Lois Steinhardt

To create the napkin fold, select a 15- to 17-inch-square linen or cotton napkin and lay it flat. Make sure the napkin has a well-stitched edge ― a hemstitched napkin works best.

	1. Bring in all four corners to the center of the napkin.		2. Repeat step 1.
	3. Flip napkin over and, again, repeat step 1.		4. Flip napkin and gently pull out the petals. Place on charger.