All Buttons Great and Small: A compelling history of the button, from the Stone Age to today

From the exquisite to the different to the ordinary, the study of buttons offers a world of delight. This collection of quirky and beautiful images alongside intriguing stories veers away from antiques to focus on modern creations, giving Godoroja a newfound wealth of button design, material and meaning to discuss.

A Button a Day showcases the craft and production of contemporary buttons in the hopes of inspiring a new era of button makers, admirers, and users. There is an exciting challenge ahead, with the fusion of old and new technologies and the issues of sustainability which have permeated the fashion world.

This celebration of the humble button highlights its beauty, versatility and longevity — when a garment is no longer wearable, the buttons may live another life, no matter if they are transferred to a piece of clothing, used in jewellery making, or featured in an artwork. Full of fascinating facts and crafty inspiration, it is the perfect gift for designers, sewers, collectors, and anyone else who shares an interest in buttons.