BUTTONS
Description: Heart-shaped shell button. Because it is a natural material, the shell from which each button is made may vary
Price Details: Price shown is for 1 button. For Pack of 50, 100 or 1000, see 'Options' below and save more money!
Width: 12mm approx.
Tips: Can also be used to make jewellery, or to decorate quilts etc
Description: Flower-shaped shell button. Because it is a natural material, the shell from which each button is made may vary
Price Details: Price shown is for 1 button. For Pack of 50 or Pack of 100, see 'Options' below and save more money!
Diameter: 12mm at widest point
Tips: Can also be used to make jewellery, or to decorate quilts etc
Description: Oval shell button. Because it is a natural material, the shell from which each button may vary
Price Details: Price shown is for 1 button. For Pack of 50 or Pack of 100, see 'Options' below and save more money!
Width: 11mm approx. at widest point
Tips: Can also be used to make jewellery, or to decorate quilts etc
Description: Square shell button. Because it is a natural material, the shell from which each button is made imay vary
Price Details: Price shown is for 1 button. For Pack of 50, 100 or 1000, see 'Options' below and save more money!
Width: 10mm approx.
Tips: Can also be used to make jewellery, or to decorate quilts etc
Description: Rund shell button. Because it is a natural material, the shell from which each button is made may vary
Price Details: Price shown is for 1 button. For Pack of 50 or Pack of 100, see 'Options' below and save more money!
Width: 12mm approx.
Tips: Can also be used to make jewellery, or to decorate quilts etc
Description: Hand-made button of twisted cord, with small loop for fixing
Price Details: Price shown is for 1 button. For Pack of 50 or Pack of 100, see 'Options' below and save more money!
Diameter: 8mm approx.
Tips: These buttons can be dyed using synthetic dye. Can be used for clothing or to decorate upholstery
Description: Hand-made button of twisted cord, with small loop for fixing
Price Details: Price shown is for 1 button. For Pack of 50 or Pack of 100, see 'Options' below and save more money!
Diameter: 10mm approx.
Tips: These buttons can be dyed using synthetic dye. Can be used for clothing or to decorate upholstery
Description: Hand-made button of twisted cord, with small loop for fixing
Price Details: Price shown is for 1 button. For Pack of 50 or Pack of 100, see 'Options' below and save more money!
Diameter: 11mm approx.
Tips: These buttons can be dyed using synthetic dye. Can be used for clothing or to decorate upholstery
Description:Hollow brass button with raised decoration
Price Details: Price shown is for 1 button. For Pack of 50 or 100 see 'Options' below and save money!
Height: 16mm including ring
Tips:Can be used for clothing or to decorate upholstery
Description: Handmade gold thread buttons, sold with matching gold thread for fixing (not shown). Because these buttons are handmade, their size can vary a little.
Price Details: Price shown is for one button, or click on 'Options' and save money by buying a pack of 10!
Size: Diameter: 4mm approx. Length: 4mm approx.
Description: Handmade black silk buttons, with matching silk tie at the back for fixing. Because these buttons are handmade, their size can vary a little.
Price Details: Price shown is for one button. About 60 available.
Size: Diameter: 14mm approx. Length: 10mm approx.
Description: Handmade silk buttons with matching thread for fixing. Because these buttons are handmade, their size can vary a little. See 'Options' box below for colours. Many more colours available - email for more details or see the full range at fairs
Price Details: Price shown is for a bunch of about 40 buttons
Diameter: 5mm approx. Length: 6mm approx.
Description: Set of 2 Vintage black glass buttons with bronzed spiral design. Probably Czech, 1930s
Price Details: Price shown is for a 2 buttons
Diameter: 26mm approx.
Description: Small hollow metal button with delicate embossed design showing the Lion of Persia, crown and rising sun. Iranian, probably 19th or early 20th century.
Price Details: Price shown is for 1 button. There is only one of this item.
Diameter: 13mm approx.
Description: 'Golden Age' metal button with delicate floral design. On the back is written: 'Double Gilt, M.S. & J.D.' Purchased in Beijing, China
Price Details: Price shown is for a 1 button. There is only one of this item.
Diameter: 18mm approx.
Description: Small hollow metal button with delicate anchor design & barley twist edges
Price Details: Price shown is for a 1 button. There is only one of this item.
Diameter: 14mm approx.
Description: Set of 5 Delightful Dalmation puppy buttons in plastic.
Price Details: Price shown is for a 5 button. There is only one of this item.
Height: 21mm approx.
Description: Set of 9 sparkly diamonte plastic buttons set in black
Price Details: Price shown is for a 9 buttons. There is only one of this item.
Diameter: 14mm approx.
Description: Set of 7 plastic ladybird buttons
Price Details: Price shown is for 7 buttons. No more available.
Length: 20mm approx. Width: 15mm approx.
Description: 2 matching Bakelite? vintage buttons, c. 1930s, with hand-painted flowers, and two holes for fixing
Price Details: Price shown is for 2 buttons. No more available
Diameter: 27mm approx.
Description: Set of 5 vintage hollow silver metal buttons in incised 'melon' shape and incised design. China. Mid 20th Century. Some ageing on the metal. These buttons will have been worn on a traditional Chinese silk jacket or robe. Small metal shank at the top.
Price Details: Price shown is for a 5 buttons. No more available
Hight: 15mm approx. Width: 12mm approx.
Description: In Africa, India, Southeast Asia and China, cowrie shells have been traded and used as currency and for decoration for at least 2000 years. They are still valued by many tribal peoples today. Large quantities of various sizes available if required. Each cowrie shell is slightly different.
Price Details: Price shown is for one shell, of buy a Pack of 50 for 2p each!
Length: 20mm approx.
Tips: See also '2018 Cowrie Shells Without Backs' which can be sewn onto fabric or leather
Description: In Africa, India, Southeast Asia and China, cowrie shells have been traded and used as currency and for decoration for at least 2000 years. They are still valued by many tribal peoples today. Cowries without backs can be sewn onto cloth, leather etc by attaching them top and bottom with thread. Large quantities of various sizes available if required. Each cowrie shell is slightly different.
Price Details: Price shown is for one shell, of buy a Pack of 50 for 2p each!
Length: 20mm approx.
Tips: Cowries can be used to decorate the hems of skirts, the cuffs of jackets, the brims of hats, for belts and necklaces, for the borders of cushions or throws, or attached to the ends of silk or cotton cord to form decorative tassells for use on the corners of cushions etc.
Description: 'Shisha' are tiny mirrors sewn to a textile with embroidery. They used to decorate costume, bags and cushions in Sindh, Pakistan, and in India, especially in Rajashtan and Gujarat, and also by Banjara communities. The machine embroidery on these 'shisha' is a little crude but they are funky and fun, it's possible to embroider over the machine embroidery with your own thread. Only available in white or yellow - click on the 'Options' box to select colour.
Price Details: Price shown is for a band of ten embroidered mirrors or 'shisha'.
Length and width: 20mm approx. including the backing
Tips: Sew the 'shisha' as they are in strips, or cut them off the band and sew them on one by one. Traditionally 'shisha' were sewn onto their fabric backing in silk thread on with a neat blanket stitch
