Nuts and horn have long been used for buttons. Corozo is also known as tagua nut or vegetable ivory. It comes from the tagua palm tree native to South America. The nut is naturally white and can be dyed.
Noted in the title are the number of holes in the button or if it has a shank (nub at the back of the button where the holes are.
These buttons may be hand or machine washed on a gentle cycle. Corozo should not be left to soak for multiple days as it will soften with prolonged wetness. To reduce the chance of buttons snagging on other garments during the wash cycle, we recommend using a garment bag. It also helps to fully button the garment and turn it inside out. Avoid bleach and harsh detergents; use cool or warm water. Dry flat.
