At other times signs were inscribed on them, indicating the family or genus to which their owner belongs.
The common horn buttons have performed successfully each of these functions and tasks.
Today we value them mostly because of their natural origin that fully meets our aspirations to use eco-friendly materials. Their production does not contaminate the environment. The unnecessary or lost buttons can easily be recycled in a safe and natural manner. They give us the feeling of something natural and warm. Due to the origin of the raw material, each one of the finished horn buttons is one of a kind and it is almost impossible to find two buttons that are exactly the same.
Easy accessibility and processing of the material:
Undoubtedly, these were significant factors at the time when ancient people started to produce their first labour tools, ornaments and items for the household. They have also determined the emergence of the first horn buttons. Later in time people discovered how to reveal the natural beauty and uniqueness of the structure and pattern of the horns of various animals.
The material is soft enough to be processed without much effort and with primitive tools, while hard enough for the intended functions.Over the millenniums up until now people have not ceased to use horn buttons, regardless of fashion trends, good looks and functionality concepts.
Horn buttons for maniacs:
The eccentricity maniacs choose buffalo horn buttons. The horns of these large animals are very hard and therefore more difficult to process. To meet the consumer requirements, it is essential that the natural colour and the structural lines of the material are preserved. Once they were made by hand, but today modern machines are used to this end. These horn buttons are an effective accessory of various coats, suits and trousers.
