These Italian designer buttons are made in the artisanal style that Italy is known for.
In this case, polyester is mixed to mimic tortoiseshell; a checkerboard pattern in matte and shiny is further wrapped with brass wire. Exquisite.
 
Square shaped buttons are measured on the diagonal to determine length of buttonhole.
 
 
Polyester resin button with glued plastic shank.
Italy, 1990s. Limited edition.