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Folding napkins: Bishop's mitre

We'll show you how to fold a classic bishop's mitre yourself. The folding is not complicated, so even beginners can achieve a great folding result. Detailed step-by-step instructions including a printable PDF from LUSINI will help you and your team to reproduce the folding technique quickly and correctly. Good luck with it!

fertig gefaltete Bischofsmütze aus einer Serviette

Folding instructions: Folding napkins into a bishop's mitre

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Step 1

Fold the napkin in the middle.

Step 2

Fold the top left corner into the bottom center, the bottom right corner (both layers) into the top center.

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Step 3

Turn the napkin over completely so that the top is on the table.

Step 4

Fold down the top edge (without the left tip underneath). Fold up the bottom right tip under the napkin.

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Step 5

Fold the left triangle in half and slide the tip under the right triangle.

Step 6

Turn the napkin over completely so that the top is on the table.

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Step 7

Fold the left triangle in half again and slide the tip under the right triangle.

Step 8

Done!

Folding instructions as PDF

Download our folding instructions "Bishop's mitre" also as PDF.

Bishop's mitre - the classic

The bishop's mitre is a beautiful and classic napkin folding variation. Fold cloth napkins into a bishop's mitre to enhance your table setting. This fold is usually placed on the plate. With a little practice, you can quickly fold it out of a napkin. The fairly neutral, classic motif is suitable all year round and therefore perfect for standard daily folding. Their shape is reminiscent of carnival hats and is therefore ideal for the fifth season.

Our tip

The bowl shape is particularly suitable for placing small gifts or decorations in.

What color? Fabric or paper?

With the bishop's mitre, you are not restricted by color. Whether tone on tone with the tablecloth or striking contrasts - the classic look allows for anything. The fabric bishop's mitre is the most beautiful. If you do use paper napkins for folding, make sure that the material is of high quality. Thin paper napkins will fall apart immediately. If you want it to be really elegant, single-colored, high-quality cloth napkins are a must. Small patterns also look beautiful. Napkins printed on one side are not a good idea here, as the front and back of the napkin are visible at the same time.

Summary: Folding napkins - bishop's mitre

Alle Schritte für das Servietten falten Bischofsmütze auf einen Blick
  1. fold the napkin in the middle.
  2. fold the top left corner into the bottom center, the bottom right corner (both layers) into the top center. 3 Turn the napkin completely over so that the top is on the table. 4 Fold down the top edge (without the left tip underneath). Fold the bottom right tip up under the napkin.
  3. fold the left triangle in half and slide the tip under the right triangle.
  4. turn the napkin over completely so that the top is on the table.
  5. fold the left triangle in half again and slide the tip under the right triangle.
  6. finished!

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