The simple napkin has a surprisingly complex history. The masterful table centerpieces of the Renaissance were rich in status and meaning. Charlotte Birnbaum, who along with folding artist Joan Sallas co-created a history of napkin art in the book "The Beauty of the Fold," says the change from "folded cloth to folded art" occurred in 16th century Florence, Italy.
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