Napkin rings were used historically for cutting down on hand laundering, as napkins were rolled up and stored until the next meal, and different colored rings were used to identify whose was whose. These days, they’re mostly just a fun and easy way to dress up a table. Our recycled paper straw napkin rings with tassels are woven by tradespeople around the world, with the added benefit of providing them with economic independence and a better way of life. An all-around win!