Black Square 11/16" 2-Hole Button Corozo / 17mm Tagua/Vegetable Ivory, #SK-426

Made from tagua nut, a.k.a. corozo, a tree whose nut makes durable, smooth natural buttons. They carve and dye beautifully. These buttons are pure rich black 11/16" or slightly smaller, and about 1/8" thick. Holes are about 2mm.  Classic satin-like Corozo finish. (Clearly these aren't plastic buttons). Rounded, not sharp, edges. Corozo buttons may be machine washed and dried, but soaking for long periods of time should be avoided. Sold per button.

Vegetable Ivory/Tagua/Corozo: Click here or here for wikipedia articles about this tropical palm tree nut. Tagua has been used for buttons since the 1880's.