Buttons made with the wood of Elaeagnus angustifolia which grows in the desert Southwest. Also called Russian Olive, this small tree or shrub was introduced to the West and greater Southwest in Post-Columbian times. Food for birds from its fruits, medicine for people from its leaf and fruit and seed, pollinator + perfume from flowers, and carving from the beautiful wood of this shrub.

This set of 4 has 2 button holes for sewing. approx. 3/4 of an inch wide

hand made + hand sanded