
The Useless Yet Cherished Servilleta: A Spanish Cultural Icon
Spanish bars and cafes feature the functionally useless servilleta, a thin paper napkin. Despite poor absorbency, they are a cherished part of Spanish life, sometimes thrown on the floor as a sign of authenticity. Photographer Felipe Hernandez documents these personalized napkins in his book, 'Servilletas,' celebrating their 'beauty of the useless' against homogenization.





















