Napkin rings are an important attribute of table setting. They were first introduced into dining etiquette back in the Middle Ages, when feasts lasted more than one day, and guests were given only one napkin. Then people began to put rings on them - so as not to confuse their napkin with someone else's.
Types of rings
Traditionally, linen napkins inserted into rings are used at gala dinners to blot lips and protect clothing. The presence of rings is considered a sign of good taste, and their type depends on the general tone of the serving. So, with a snow-white tablecloth and similar napkins, classic silver, porcelain or metal rings are used, while ceramic, straw or wooden rings are ideal for a country lunch in colored colors.
Family rings decorated with monograms or monograms look most impressive.
However, despite the elegance of the napkin rings, they should not get out of the general serving ensemble. Rings must be in harmony with both cutlery and crockery, so they are sometimes sold complete with them. For lovers of handmade, there are many options that allow you to make beautiful rings for napkins with your own hands, since these attributes in a high-quality and original design are quite expensive.
Making rings at home
There are many ways to make unusual and exclusive napkin rings on your own. At the very least, you can twist them out of the vine or chop off the leather strips with beautiful hairpins. The simplest option is to take a satin ribbon of the desired color and wrap a napkin in it, tying an elegant bow. Very beautiful napkin rings are obtained from wires and beads - the main thing is to choose the color of the wire to match the serving, and also make sure that it is rather tight - otherwise the wire ring will not hold the shape of the rolled napkin.
The ideal option is to decorate simple rings with fresh flowers, but remember that such decor will fade very quickly.
To make such a ring, you need to string beads on a wire, if you wish, glue beaded flowers to it and roll the wire into a neat spiral - not necessarily symmetrical (and not necessarily a spiral). Beads can be replaced by large beads, rhinestones or pearls - the main thing is that the ring matches the theme of the festive table. Often, real artistic compositions in the form of dragonflies, butterflies, hearts and other figures woven from thinner wire and small beads are glued or wound onto the wire. To create a ring in a marine theme, you can weave a pigtail from twine or thick yarn, tie it with a ring and decorate it with miniature shells glued to special glue on top. During the Christmas season, shells can be replaced with small cones or spruce branches.
