"Chic Napkin Knots: Stylishly Tying Napkins Without Folding"
2021.02.05 published
Napkin Folding Styles Often Seen Overseas *
Table napkins can be folded in various ways such as "fan," "heart," "yacht," "Mickey," and "shirt," but...
Recently, I have been paying attention to a certain folding style that has often been seen at overseas weddings, thinking, "That's stylish♡!"
It's the <napkin knot>, where you simply tie the table napkin in a simple knot. *
Instead of folding the napkin beautifully, you just tie it up (this is called a "single knot").
It gives off a relaxed, homey, and casual vibe rather than a stiff, formal atmosphere, making it feel like a stylish restaurant. ♩
It Seems to be Good Luck Too!
"Tying" is considered auspicious,
For example, at weddings, the mizuhiki on the congratulatory money envelopes is tied in a "knot that cannot be untied" to symbolize permanence, and in the movie "Your Name.", the braided cord that the protagonist Mitsuha ties in her hair becomes a key item that connects her with the other protagonist, Taki.
There are also good meanings associated with "tying bonds between people" and "bearing fruit." *
(In English, the phrase "Tie the Knot" is often used to express getting married♡.)
Not only is it stylish, but it's also a good luck charm, so we definitely should consider it! ♩
Examples of Table Coordination with the Napkin Knot *
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Place the napkin alongside the plate. *
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Place a blue-gray napkin that matches the tablecloth diagonally.
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Tie it tightly so it can be placed alongside the menu.
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Position it diagonally in the center.
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Add a sprig of baby's breath to the knot. ♡
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Position the knot higher so that the napkin spreads out. *
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Layer it over the menu. ♩
I'm Interested in the Napkin Knot!
✅ Visually stylish
✅ Easier to make than folding
✅ Seems to have good fortune
The table napkin style, 【Napkin Knot】, has all three! *
In Japan, table napkins are neatly folded into any shape, but a casual single knot also gives off that overseas wedding vibe and is stylish. ♩
Let's ask the planner, "Can we do a table napkin like this?" *
➡ Check out all the articles on napkins here*