21L Set of Eleven Tea-dyed Cartwheel Dorset Buttons, 1/2"

1800s. Set of eleven tea-dyed classic Cartweel Dorset buttons. These feminine, lacelike craft-made buttons originated from Dorset, England.

Measure approximately 21L, 21 lignes, 13.3 mm. or 1/2"

Handcrafted in the timeless Dorset tradition, these exquisite white buttons evoke the grace and refinement of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Once a thriving cottage industry across rural England, Dorset button-making produced small works of art, each one meticulously wrapped and woven by hand.

By the late 19th century, as mass-produced fastenings took over, handmade buttons like these became rare treasures, symbols of taste and craftsmanship reserved for fine garments and heirloom pieces.

These buttons capture that heritage: simple yet elegant, white, and rich with history. Perfect for period costumes, heirloom sewing, or adding a touch of authentic Victorian charm to contemporary fashion.

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