See diaper for baby's "nappies".
Napkins protect clothes from food spills, provide a polite way to wipe one's mouth, entertainment and decoration. Many people place a napkin in their laps to protect them from falling crumbs, sauce, etc. Some people will tuck a napkin into the neck of their shirt to protect it.
Materials[]
Related[]
- linens
- paper goods
- napkin folding
- set the table
- napkin ring
- table cloth
External links[]
- Wikipedia's article on napkin