Mappa

 Mappa - a small piece of cloth napkins prototype, which appeared in ancient Rome in the III. The name comes from the Latin «mappa» (cloth, handkerchief, napkin). Designed for wiping the mouth during a meal. In addition, the Mappa used to be wrapped in the remnants of meals, and then take home. It also carried a handkerchief and ritual functions: Roman consuls began using his chariot races at the racetrack, in addition to being Mappa itself is considered a symbol of the consular authorities.