Napkins

The move to cloth napkins is one of the easiest and most satisfying upgrades in a kitchen — more absorbent than paper, better looking on the table, and reusable indefinitely with simple care. At Lulu and Georgia, the napkins collection spans linen and linen-cotton blend dinner napkins, striped and patterned cotton styles, embroidered and printed options, and cocktail and appetizer napkins in a range of sizes. Each chosen for material quality and the way they look both folded on a table and in casual use.

What napkins does Lulu and Georgia carry?

The collection includes full dinner napkins in linen, cotton, and linen-cotton blends; cocktail and appetizer napkins in smaller formats; striped, solid, and subtly patterned options; embroidered and hand-printed styles for a more decorative presentation; and seasonal and holiday napkins. Most styles are sold in sets of 4 or 6. Standard dinner napkin sizes run approximately 18×18 to 20×20 inches. Most styles are machine-washable on a gentle cycle.

How do I care for linen napkins?

Machine wash linen napkins on a gentle cycle in cool or warm water. Tumble dry on low or line dry. Linen wrinkles — this is natural and reads as relaxed and intentional rather than unkempt. For a crisper look, remove from the dryer slightly damp and smooth flat by hand or iron on the linen setting while still slightly damp. Do not bleach. With each wash, linen napkins soften and their drape improves. A set of 8–12 napkins covers a household's weekly needs without daily laundering.

How do I fold cloth napkins for a dinner table?

The simplest and most versatile fold is a rectangle: fold in half, then in thirds, and place to the left of the plate or on it. For a more formal presentation, a pocket fold holds a menu card or place card. For casual dining, a loose diagonal fold under the plate or tucked into a napkin ring takes less than ten seconds. Avoid elaborate origami folds for dinner parties — they look effortful in a way that reads as try-hard rather than elegant.

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