Glass Persimmon Buttons

These glass persimmon buttons add a warm, vintage touch to sweaters, cardigans and knitwear, with a quiet nod to traditional Chinese design. Each one is shaped like a little persimmon in glossy handmade glass, with a plump, gently ribbed orange body, a soft green top and a small gold-tone loop on the back for sewing. Hold one up to the light and the glass glows through, and the rounded, ridged shape gives it a hand-crafted charm you don’t get from an ordinary button. They come in packs of 4, 6 or 15, so they’re handy for finishing off knitwear, giving a tired cardigan a new lease of life, or dressing up bags, hats and DIY sewing projects.

About Our Glass Persimmon Buttons

Because they’re made from handmade glass, no two are exactly alike — each has its own slight variation in color and shape, which is really part of the charm. The body is a rich, translucent orange topped with a little green leaf, like a ripe persimmon still on the branch, and the back carries a small gold-tone metal loop, so you sew it on much like a shank button. Each one is around 12mm across — a size that works just as well on a fine knit as on a chunky winter sweater. And since the glass is shaped by hand, you’ll spot tiny bubbles here and there, gentle shifts in the orange, and leaves that run a little lighter or darker from button to button; none of that is a flaw, it’s simply the mark of a handmade piece. In traditional Chinese design the persimmon is a well-loved motif, and its name echoes the phrase ‘shi shi ru yi’, a warm wish for things to go your way — so these are as much a small story as they are a fastening.

Why You’ll Love Them

• A hand-shaped persimmon in glossy, translucent orange glass
• Green top and a small gold-tone loop on the back that’s easy to sew through
• A vintage, Chinese-inspired look that wakes up plain knitwear
• A handy 12mm size that suits both fine and chunky fabrics
• Packs of 4, 6 or 15, whatever your project needs

How to Use Them

You’ll find a use for these on sweaters, cardigans, knitwear, coats and blouses, and on bags and hats too. Sew each one on through the gold-tone loop at the back, the same way you’d attach a shank button — space them evenly down a placket, or drop a single one somewhere as a little accent. They’re lovely on hairclips, brooches, pouches and other handmade bits and pieces as well. Line a few up for a matching row, or scatter them among plain buttons for a quiet pop of color and texture.

How to Choose a Pack Size

Not sure how many you need? The pack of 4 is plenty for a quick repair or a single accent button. Six tends to cover a standard cardigan or shirt. Reach for 15 when you’re buttoning up a whole sweater, or you’d just like a few spares in the drawer. They all come in the same warm orange, so there’s no harm in sizing up now and saving the extras for later makes — you won’t be chasing down a matching batch later on.

Care Tips

A little care keeps these glass persimmon buttons looking good for years. Where you can, take them off before machine washing, or pop the garment into a mesh bag on a gentle cycle. Wipe the glass with a soft, dry cloth now and then, and keep it away from bleach, harsh chemicals and hard knocks — like any glass, it can chip if it’s dropped on something hard. Tuck spare buttons into a small box or pouch so they stay clean and protected between projects.

Please Note

Every button is shaped from handmade glass, so each one is a little different. You may see tiny bubbles inside the glass, and the green of the leaf can look lighter or darker from one button to the next. This comes from the material and the hand-forming process rather than any fault — if that kind of natural variation isn’t for you, these may not be the right buttons. Please handle them gently too, since glass can chip or break if it’s knocked or dropped.

Specifications

• Material: Handmade glass with a gold-tone metal loop
• Design: Persimmon / pumpkin shape with a shank-style loop back
• Color: Warm orange body with a green top
• Size: Approx. 12mm
• Pack quantity: 4, 6 or 15 pieces
• Style: Vintage, Chinese-inspired

Great For: Sweaters, cardigans, knitwear, coats, blouses, bags, hats, brooches and DIY sewing and craft projects.

Whether you’re breathing new life into a favorite cardigan or adding a warm little detail to something handmade, these glass persimmon buttons bring a touch of vintage, Chinese-inspired character to whatever you’re making.