Abigail Plaid Party Napkins | Set of 4

CLASSIFICATION: Handwoven Service Textile PROVENANCE: Xela, Guatemala PALETTE: Raspberry | Blush | White CONFIGURATION: Set of Four ROLE: The Social foundation

A paper napkin is a disposable admission of failure. A handwoven linen is a commitment to the event.

Meticulously woven by artisans in Xela, Guatemala, using traditional foot-looms, the 'Abigail' napkin serves as the foundational textile for the cocktail hour. It features a refined, structural plaid that interlocks vibrant raspberry with delicate blush pink, creating a chromatic density that mass-printed fabrics cannot replicate.

Finished with a raw, architectural fringe, these linens provide the necessary tactile friction to keep a cold glass from slipping, while adding a moment of calculated looseness to a rigid table setting.

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THE CURATOR'S NOTES

• The Weaving Tradition: These are not factory-made. They carry the slight, human variations of the loom. The tension of the thread tells the story of the maker.
• The "Party" Scale: Critical. These are not lap-sized dinner napkins. They are scaled specifically for the hand—designed to hold a hors d'oeuvre or wrap the base of a highball glass.
• Textural Contrast: The fringe is not merely decorative; it softens the hard edges of modern glassware and ceramic plates. It adds a "lived-in" quality to the table.
• Maintenance: Cotton softens with use. These are designed to be washed, dried, and used again. They are tools for hospitality, not fragile artifacts.