Athenian square buttons with 2 holes for sew through fastening.  The buttons have a pearlescent finish with marbling effect and a very slightly saucer shaped surface (concave). Approx. 2mm in depth. The design around the rim is know as the ancient greek key pattern which is a long continuous line that repeatedly folds back on itself.

Dimensions: 15mm = 12mm x 12mm

The colour has been described as “beige” but the real color of the button may be slightly different from the pictures shown which is caused by many factors such as brightness of your monitor and light brightness.

These Athenian square buttons are ideal for coats, jackets, costumes and knitwear but are also suitable for all sewing and knitting projects.

We sell a similar button in a larger size, 25.5mm, but with more rounded corners  – Athenian Buttons

Helpful Tips

For button size, please measure the outer largest diameter from one edge of the button across to the other.  For domed buttons it is easier to measure across the back of the button.

Sewing a button is as fundamental as it gets when it comes to sewing. Whether you’re sewing buttons on a new creation, or repairing a missing button on a garment, sewing a button is a vital hand sewing skill that everyone should know!

We have a useful tutorial which shows how to sew a button