Many of the folds featured in the book Luigi’s Language of Napkin Folding by Luigi Spotorno are inspired by, or dedicated to, an event in the author’s life. The napkin does not need to be just an element of the mundane table setting. With a touch of imagination anyone can personalize their special event and give their guests the “welcome” feeling as they enter the dining room. Inevitably the food will be more appreciated by everyone to greatly enhance a successful dining experience.
| Page | Title | Inspiration |
|---|---|---|
| 36 | Maestro | Dedicated to the famous conductor Arturo Toscanini |
| 38 | Opera | Inspired by the Sydney Opera House |
| 40 | Ballerina | Dedicated to the memory of Diana “The people’s princess” |
| 42 | Tango | To celebrate my own Ruby Wedding Anniversary |
| 44 | Heart | A Valentine fold as expression of one’s love |
| 48 | Fairy Kiss | To celebrate the birth of Luis, my second grandson |
| 50 | Baby | To celebrate the birth of Theo, my first grandson |
| 52 | Ragdoll | Favoured by all children as well as the grown-ups |
| 54 | Chatterbox | A universal game played by youths of every nation |
| 62 | Football Shirt | To celebrate Italy winning the 2006 World Cup |
| 66 | Professional | Inspired by the film “The Graduate” |
| 68 | Negligee | Inspired by Mrs. Robinson from the same film |
| 74 | Luigi’s Tuxedo | Inspired by Humphrey Bogart in the film Casablanca |
| 82 | Phoenix | To celebrate the 2004 Athens Olympics |
| 88 | Wings of Peace | My contribution the New Millennium as a symbol of World Peace |
| 90 | Pick | A monolith inspired by Cleopatra’s Needle in London |
| 106 | Knot | On that special day, say it with a flower inserted in a napkin |
| 148 | Prana | A mystical fold inspired by my daughter’s love for Yoga |
| 160 | Throne | Inspired by the “Stone of Scone” Coronation Throne |
| 162 | Coronation | To celebrate HM The Queen’s Jubilee 2004 |
| 166 | Prince of Wales | Representing the Royal crest of the House of Windsor |
| 170 | Water Lily | My own version of this very classic fold |
| 184 | Olympic Flame | To celebrate London 2012 and “Peace through Sport” |
| 186 | Pavarotti | To celebrate the career and memory of this great singer |
Maestro
Dedicated to the famous conductor Arturo Toscanini
Ragdoll
Favoured by all children as well as the grown-ups
Water Lily
Luigi's own version of this classic fold
Please note: The captions above might differ slightly from those in the book but, for the Author, they have equal significance.
The story does not end here…
Napkin folding is an “Art Form of Expression” that has a relatively short life, if used as part of a table setting. It does however give tremendous satisfaction and pride to the individual who has created it, and immense joy to the person for whom it is dedicated.
We all posses a certain amount of creativity, it's just never been put to the test