{"product_id":"thread-wrapped-button","title":"Set of 20 Antique \/ Vintage Zwirnknöpfe Thread-Wrapped Ring Buttons, Germany \u0026 Austria, Traditional Folk Art Cottage Industry Buttons","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eset of 20 antique to vintage Zwirnknöpfe buttons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, originating from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermany and Austria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dating approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1900–1950\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach button features a dark, almost black thread-wrapped base with raised colorful stitched accents in shades of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ered, blue, teal, green, cream, mauve, and gold-tone thread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZwirnknöpfe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. .50 inches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Todd Oldham Garage Sale","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46950053511340,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/1992\/0300\/files\/IMG_8360.jpg?v=1787051908","url":"https:\/\/toddoldhammakershop.com\/products\/thread-wrapped-button","provider":"Todd Oldham Maker Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}