Table Napkins : A Dining Table Essential!

Quality table napkins are an essential part of a tasteful setting of the table, whether it’s a casual weekend breakfast with spouse, a festive dinner or some stylish party for friends. Sizes and designs of table napkins have varied greatly over the years and today we have a huge assortment of table napkins available.

 

The function of table napkins is very simple – they are meant to wipe food and drink from the mouth, and they also can be used as a protection for clothing while eating. Napkins – and especially table napkins as they are extremely absorbent – are also used as coasters when serving a drink, or serve as a dishtowel to soak up small spills of liquids at the table.

 

Apart from practical use, table napkins are very decorative as well. They can be found in a vast assortment of colors, patterns and styles. Table napkins for everyday use mostly come in plain solid color, as this is simply more practical. But bright colored and embroidered or hemstitched napkins are also an option. They are perfect for holidays or special occasions. For even better impression one can fold the table napkins into elaborate shapes for decoration and/or even use some napkin rings.

 

Most luncheon napkins measure 15-25 inches square, though they may be slightly longer on one side. But nowadays almost any sizes can be found or even bespoken according to personal needs.