Button

Japanese Name

ぼたん

botan(fashion)

Description

A clothing button is a small, usually round object used to fasten two pieces of fabric together in clothing. It is one of the most common fasteners in the fashion industry and can be found on a wide variety of garments, including shirts, jackets, coats, pants, and dresses. Buttons not only serve a functional purpose but can also be an important decorative element in clothing design.

Buttons have been used for thousands of years, originally as decorative objects.
The earliest buttons were found in the Indus Valley Civilization around 2000 BCE.
Initially, buttons were made from materials like bone, shell, and metal.
By the Middle Ages, buttons became functional fasteners on clothing.
The Industrial Revolution enabled mass production of buttons in various materials.
Buttons evolved into important fashion elements, reflecting style and status.
Today, buttons are used worldwide for both practical and decorative purposes.