The Pure Linen Napkin Set

What it is and the material

This is a set of four cloth napkins made from 100% linen, plain dyed for a soft, even color. The fabric is woven and hand finished, so each napkin carries the natural texture linen is known for. Linen feels cool at first touch and softens with every wash, which makes these napkins easy to live with at the table.

The set works for a range of tables. Use them folded under a fork for weeknight dinners, rolled with a napkin ring for guests, or laid flat under a centerpiece. The plain dyed finish keeps the look calm, so the napkins pair well with patterned tablecloths, runners and placemats.

Size and set details

Each napkin measures 16 x 16 in (40 x 40 cm). That is a standard dinner napkin size: large enough to cover a lap, small enough to fold neatly.

Because the napkins are handmade, a small difference in size from piece to piece is normal. It does not affect how they sit on the table or how they fold.

Colors

Sixteen colors are available:

• Linen
• Dark gray
• Pea green
• Lake blue
• Baby pink
• Dirty pink
• Black
• Terracotta
• Gray pink
• Rust red
• Moss green
• White
• Dark green
• Gray
• Tiffany blue
• Sky blue

Neutrals like Linen, White, Gray and Black suit everyday meals and mix easily with other table linens. Warmer tones such as Terracotta, Rust Red and Dirty Pink bring a soft glow to fall and winter tables. Greens and blues, including Moss Green, Pea Green, Lake Blue, Tiffany Blue and Sky Blue, work well for spring lunches and summer dinners. You can order more than one set and mix colors across a table for a relaxed, layered look.

How to use it

These napkins fit most dining settings. Fold them in half or in quarters and place one at each seat. For a casual table, lay a napkin flat under a plate or beside a bowl. For a more formal setting, roll each napkin and slide it through a napkin ring, or fold it into a simple pocket fold and tuck in flatware.

They also work beyond the dining table. Use one as a bread basket liner, a small tray cloth, or a cover for a picnic basket. Because the size is compact, they store easily in a drawer or basket between meals.

Pair them with a tablecloth or runner in a matching or contrasting color. A White napkin on a dark tablecloth reads crisp, while a Rust Red or Moss Green napkin adds a quiet accent to a neutral cloth.

Care

Machine wash cold. Hang dry. Iron on low if needed.

Wash the napkins with similar colors, especially the deeper shades like Black, Rust Red and Dark Green, for the first few washes. Hang drying keeps the linen's natural texture and helps avoid shrinkage. A low iron smooths out creases if you prefer a pressed look, though many people like the soft, slightly rumpled finish linen takes on after washing.

With regular use and washing, the linen will continue to soften. Small variations in size and weave are part of the handmade character of the set.