Napkin folding is an art form where decorative folds are made in napkins, often displayed as table decorations in restaurants. The practice began in the 1400s among European royalty and grew in the 1800s as part of bourgeois culture. Various folding styles are described including the Bishop Hat, Fan, Lotus, Bunny, Bow Tie, Candle, Heart, Shirt, and Fork Tie folds. Instructions are provided for making 6 or fewer folds for each style napkin.