Medieval Floral Motif Garment Button (1pc) - Outlet

Late Medieval Brass Floral Motif Garment Button

History and Significance of Floral Buttons in the Late Middle Ages

The historical design of this button is based on archaeological finds dating from the 14th and 15th centuries (High to Late Middle Ages). During the 14th century, European fashion underwent a major transformation—loose tunic robes were replaced by tailored, form-fitting garments following human anatomy. To keep garments like cottes, doublets, and surcoats fitted tight, they were fastened with long, dense rows of dozens of small buttons placed closely together along front closures and sleeves.

Floral motifs and rosettes were immensely popular in Gothic iconography, symbolizing purity, vitality, and nobility. Brass casting allowed for efficient production of these small components while offering high strength and detail. Small brass buttons fulfilled a vital practical purpose while standing as prominent aesthetic fashion statements of the era.

Mounting and Sewing Instructions

Attaching this brass button to your garment is simple and easy to do in your workshop:

• Thread Selection: Use strong, waxed linen thread or silk thread matching the color of your garment.
• Sewing: Pass the thread through the shank eyelet on the reverse side (hole diameter approx. 1.96 mm / 0.08 in) and stitch it securely to the fabric edge. We recommend placing a small leather or fabric backing washer on the underside of the garment to prevent the button from pulling through the fabric under tension.
• Fastening: The button passes through closely spaced bound buttonholes or fabric button loops on the opposite garment edge.

Technical Specifications

Care and Safety Instructions

Cast brass is a durable, low-maintenance material. To ensure long service life, observe these care guidelines:

• Laundering: We recommend hand washing garments fitted with brass buttons, or using a delicate cycle inside a protective laundry bag to prevent mechanical wear on the buttons or washing machine drum.
• Metal Care: Clean soiled buttons using a soft, dry or slightly damp cotton cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that could strip the dark antiqued patina highlighting the floral motif.
• Handling: Do not subject the shank eyelet to severe bending forces to avoid mechanical stress or fatigue cracking.
• Safety Warning: Keep out of reach of small children due to choking hazards.

Recommended Accessories

We recommend pairing these brass buttons with woolen or linen fabric for crafting a fitted cotte or doublet, waxed linen thread for sewing buttonholes, and a 14th or 15th-century Gothic leather belt with a brass buckle. These components are historically and visually compatible, creating a complete, magnificent medieval outfit.