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Here is a group of new buttons in neutral shades. They are varied designs and sizes and would all be suited to a garment in neutral colours. I occasionally browse in the haberdashery stores for buttons and they are so different to those of years gone by. I guess that is the history of fashion. They are not cheap these days so would certainly add to the cost of a home made garment.

This Studio button has not photographed very well which is a pity. It was made by Shirley Shaw of USA in 1989 and resembles Satsuma buttons in style. It has a crackle glaze and the colours are beautiful. It depicts two Geisha Girls and has a cherry blossom tree on the right. It is truly a collector’s item and measures 5 1/2 cm.

These two enamelled buttons are modern and I think made in Japan. One is a beautiful bright blue with white blossom while the other is red with a white rose. Their designs are quite modern in style. The blue one measures 22 mm and the red one 20 mm and they both have a metal loop shank.

This is one of my favourite buttons and I really enjoy the etching of a Geisha Girl with just a subtle touch of colour. It is beautifully drawn and placed on the button with the parasol as a backdrop. It is a good size measuring 3 1/2 cm.

These three brass buttons all have a little enamel decoration on them. They are all different shapes. I have had them for many years and still enjoy them. The little one measures just 1 cm and they each have a metal loop shank.

This Satsuma button is quite different to many of my other ones. The background is completely gold which is a great contrast to the purple, orange and green of what I think of as abstract flowers. I bought it because I loved the colour combination. It measures 2 1/2 cm.

You certainly wouldn’t call this button pretty but it is definitely different. It is a pressed metal button in the shape of a leaf upon which is an insect. The leaf is quite detailed in shape and with veins showing. Who would ever use this button on a garment I cannot imagine. It measures a little over 2 1/2 cm.

Here are two snake skin buttons. They are quite a nice colour and have a high gloss coating. They have a tin back and metal loop shank and measure a little over 2 cm.

Here is a metal picture button with a floral design. A brass flower on a black rippled background fills the circle. The crescent shaped border has a white metal back on top of which is a brass small floral design. It has a japanned back and metal loop shank and measures a little over 3 1/2 cm,

Here is a set of six handmade porcelain buttons made by Tracey Sharkey in 2007. They are transfer printed and feature Australian birds and animals. I got them at the Bendigo Art Gallery gift shop. I have a few of her buttons in my collection.