a98917_1101_lotus.jpg   Credit: Victor Schrager

Pale-pink napkins are often used for special occasions instead of the traditional white or cream. Tools and Materials Linen napkins Lotus Napkin Fold How-To 1. Fold a dinner napkin in half diagonally both ways, pressing to crease; press all folds as you go. Open the napkin, and then fold all four corners to the center, creating a square. 2. Flip the napkin over, and fold the corners to meet at the center. 3. With a finger pressing down on the center of napkin, reach underneath and pull up the flap at each corner to create the lotus petals.

a98917_1101_lotus.jpg   Credit: Victor Schrager

a98917_1101_lotus.jpg Credit: Victor Schrager

a98917_1101_lotus.jpg

Credit: Victor Schrager

Pale-pink napkins are often used for special occasions instead of the traditional white or cream.

Tools and Materials

Linen napkins

Lotus Napkin Fold How-To

  1. Fold a dinner napkin in half diagonally both ways, pressing to crease; press all folds as you go. Open the napkin, and then fold all four corners to the center, creating a square.

  2. Flip the napkin over, and fold the corners to meet at the center.

  3. With a finger pressing down on the center of napkin, reach underneath and pull up the flap at each corner to create the lotus petals.