A wonderful set of 20 antique to vintage Zwirnknöpfe buttons, originating from Germany and Austria, dating approximately 1900–1950. These traditional folk buttons were created as part of a long-standing cottage industry craft, where artisans carefully wrapped and stitched thread around small metal rings to form strong, lightweight, and durable clothing fasteners.
Each button features a dark, almost black thread-wrapped base with raised colorful stitched accents in shades of red, blue, teal, green, cream, mauve, and gold-tone thread. The designs have a lively starburst or floral quality, with each button showing slight handmade variation. Their construction reflects the practical beauty of Central European folk dress and traditional textile craftsmanship.
Known as Zwirnknöpfe, these buttons were commonly used on regional garments, folk clothing, workwear, and traditional dress. Their durable ring-and-thread structure made them functional, while the decorative stitching brought individuality and charm to everyday clothing.
Approx. .50 inches
A wonderful set of 20 antique to vintage Zwirnknöpfe buttons, originating from Germany and Austria, dating approximately 1900–1950. These traditional folk buttons were created as part of a long-standing cottage industry craft, where artisans carefully wrapped and stitched thread around small metal rings to form strong, lightweight, and durable clothing fasteners.
Each button features a dark, almost black thread-wrapped base with raised colorful stitched accents in shades of red, blue, teal, green, cream, mauve, and gold-tone thread. The designs have a lively starburst or floral quality, with each button showing slight handmade variation. Their construction reflects the practical beauty of Central European folk dress and traditional textile craftsmanship.
Known as Zwirnknöpfe, these buttons were commonly used on regional garments, folk clothing, workwear, and traditional dress. Their durable ring-and-thread structure made them functional, while the decorative stitching brought individuality and charm to everyday clothing.
Approx. .50 inches