Buttons first appeared in Europe in the 13th century and were considered a luxury item. They were crafted from gold, silver, mother-of-pearl, ivory, or even precious stones.
Only high-society women could afford to decorate their clothing with them. Working-class people continued using fabric ties or wooden fasteners to close their garments.
From the very beginning, buttons became a symbol of social status and elegance, distinguishing aristocratic fashion from everyday attire.
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