Buttonsplus

Here are two simple fabric buttons that were probably made to wear on a dress of the same fabric. The blue one has a pressed brass central disc with a floral design. The red one has lace inserted in the centre. As common they have a metal back with a pad shank. They would have been made when home dressmaking was popular.

I believe this bone button was made in Nepal. It has been tinted brown and has brass decoration with a floral design and two lines of dots. Being oval makes it a little different. It has a brass plate and loop shank.

This Celluloid button is quite nice and a little bit different. It is of a taupe colour with a scrolly design around a central neutral colour on which some berries and leaves are depicted. It has a japanned back which is common on this type of button. It measures a little under 3 cm.

Here are two stitcheries that I did several years ago. I wanted to try something more modern than the traditional embroidery I was used to doing. I was quite happy with the result and the bright colours and various textures of materials and threads turned out well. They are framed in plain gold frames and they make a nice pair on the wall.

This is an example of Heirloom sewing and I made this cushion many years ago. It is all completely stitched by hand including the fine pin tucks and the insertion lace. It is of a very fine material and was lovely to work with. There were many many hours involved.

I made this pincushion many years ago. It is stitched on canvas and is suggestive of a garden. It was fun to do. I have several pin cushions that I have embroidered over the years and they make a nice collection.

Here is a brass picture button showing an Oriental lady in a kimono and holding a fan. There is a cherry blossom tree to the left and some Japanese characters to the right. It is mounted on an orange plastic disc and that is how I bought it; it shows the button up nicely. The button measures 3 1/2 cm. I wonder if it might represent a character from The Mikado?

Here is an inlaid Bakelite button which has been carved with a geometric pattern. As is common with many Bakelite buttons it is rather chunky and would have been suitable for an overcoat button. It has a metal loop shank and measures 3 1/2 cm.

Here are two Art Deco buttons both with a metal trim. One is fawn with a blue plastic and metal inlay and the other has a metal Z like shape on top. They have straight lines which are typical of this period.

These are the last of my new Incomparable buttons. Both of these pairs are nondescript but the colours and glazes are vibrant. The blue is a beautiful colour and the pink ones are my least favourite as I am not a lover of pink. The quality of these buttons is wonderful. I hope the proceeds of these buttons help the village ladies in South Africa who make them.