{"title":"Argentina Treasures","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn the fall of 2026, I visited El Rey de los Botones, Eduardo Alonso’s button shop in Buenos Aires, and came home with a small collection of handmade buttons, chosen one by one from the rows and rows of choices. This collection focuses on the stuff you'll not find anywhere else. The kind you plan a project around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBecause every button was made by hand, each varies a little from the next. Quantities are small, and some designs are a single set. Once they sell, they won’t be back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eRead more about the visit in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/blogs\/pushing-buttons-newsletter\/pushing-buttons-november\"\u003eNovember 2026 blog post\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"natural-brown-casein-button-two-sizes","title":"Natural Brown Casein Button (Two Sizes)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSomething a little bit different but not too showy for a suit jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from casein (a milk protein that's fully sustainable), these buttons have a mixture of polished and unpolished sections and a raised edge, with three levels in total. A warm, slightly mottled reddish brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLook carefully. The shape of the small ones is slightly different than the large – the innermost circle is not raised in the smaller version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about casein buttons in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/pages\/materials\"\u003eKnowledge section\u003c\/a\u003e, and more about the Argentinian collection in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/blogs\/pushing-buttons-newsletter\/pushing-buttons-november\"\u003eNovember 2026 blog post\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Argentina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curated Buttons","offers":[{"title":"14 mm","offer_id":68307099582688,"sku":"KB-1001","price":2.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22 mm","offer_id":68307099615456,"sku":"KB-1002","price":3.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7107\/6832\/files\/6E8E4631-E182-4FE6-A9A1-B61EFC6DD920.jpg?v=1793214562"},{"product_id":"natural-brown-shank-button","title":"Natural Brown Shank Button","description":"\u003cp\u003eA perfect button for a fall or winter coat, or a cosy sweater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from casein (a milk protein that's fully sustainable), this button has a mixture of polished and unpolished sections with some scalloping defining each. A warm, slightly mottled reddish brown. (If in doubt, the single-button photo is accurate in colour.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about casein buttons in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/pages\/materials\"\u003eKnowledge section\u003c\/a\u003e, and more about the Argentinian collection in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/blogs\/pushing-buttons-newsletter\/pushing-buttons-november\"\u003eNovember 2026 blog post\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Argentina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curated Buttons","offers":[{"title":"24 mm","offer_id":68307607847136,"sku":"KB-1003","price":3.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7107\/6832\/files\/0E8C4587-B672-40A8-AE3D-950CD41B0913.jpg?v=1793215558"},{"product_id":"natural-teal-casein-button-two-sizes","title":"Natural Teal Casein Button (Two Sizes)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA pleasing polish and heft to these concave buttons (4.7 mm and 5.6 mm deep, respectively.) The perfect button for somebody out there. The colour is more green than blue, but it will waver a bit depending on the light and the fabric behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it for a jacket or pants. Not suitable for delicate fabrics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from casein (a milk protein that's fully sustainable).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about casein buttons in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/pages\/materials\"\u003eKnowledge section\u003c\/a\u003e, and more about the Argentinian collection in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/blogs\/pushing-buttons-newsletter\/pushing-buttons-november\"\u003eNovember 2026 blog post\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Argentina, so expect minor variations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curated Buttons","offers":[{"title":"17 mm","offer_id":68308147765472,"sku":"KB-1004","price":2.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"27 mm","offer_id":68308147798240,"sku":"KB-1005","price":3.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7107\/6832\/files\/01AECBE5-058C-4D1E-97C4-51F556FE4A3D.jpg?v=1793217165"},{"product_id":"natural-teal-fisheye-button","title":"Natural Teal Fisheye Button","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fisheye-style button in a gorgeous polished finish. Think skirts, pants, or a light jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from casein (a milk protein that's fully sustainable). Read more about casein buttons in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/pages\/materials\"\u003eKnowledge section\u003c\/a\u003e, and more about the Argentinian collection in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/blogs\/pushing-buttons-newsletter\/pushing-buttons-november\"\u003eNovember 2026 blog post\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Argentina, so expect minor variations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curated Buttons","offers":[{"title":"20 mm","offer_id":68308899430624,"sku":"KB-1006","price":2.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7107\/6832\/files\/CE596E0F-99C0-4CC6-AD6E-3FBD5AA5C80E.jpg?v=1793218996"},{"product_id":"natural-brown-carved-jacket-button-set","title":"Natural Brown Carved Jacket Button (Set)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese gorgeous carved buttons won't last long. Plan your project around them. Play up the bohemian vibe, or set them on a plain fabric to be the jewellery of your outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold in sets of 3.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt looks like wood, but is made from casein (a milk protein that's fully sustainable).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about casein buttons in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/pages\/materials\"\u003eKnowledge section\u003c\/a\u003e, and more about the Argentinian collection in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/blogs\/pushing-buttons-newsletter\/pushing-buttons-november\"\u003eNovember 2026 blog post\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Argentina, so expect minor variations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curated Buttons","offers":[{"title":"34 mm","offer_id":68309764243680,"sku":"KB-1007","price":18.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7107\/6832\/files\/6FD0F6F4-F977-4439-ABEE-B2D3A8D9498D.jpg?v=1793220051"},{"product_id":"natural-brown-tiered-button-set","title":"Natural Brown Button with Tiered Edge (Set)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese gorgeous oblong buttons won't last long. If it were me, I would put them on a double-breasted jacket, but they definitely belong in the hands of someone creative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold in a set of 8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 1 set available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey measure 30 mm wide and 38 mm long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey look like wood, but are made from casein (a milk protein that's fully sustainable).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about casein buttons in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/pages\/materials\"\u003eKnowledge section\u003c\/a\u003e, and more about the Argentinian collection in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/blogs\/pushing-buttons-newsletter\/pushing-buttons-november\"\u003eNovember 2026 blog post\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Argentina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curated Buttons","offers":[{"title":"30 mm","offer_id":68310495068384,"sku":"KB-1008","price":32.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7107\/6832\/files\/IMG_8818.jpg?v=1793221732"},{"product_id":"blue-statement-button-in-casein","title":"Blue Statement Button in Casein (Set)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA soft, chalky medium blue with a matte finish that feels lovely under your fingers. It reads a shade deeper against white fabric, as you can see in the photos. Up close, the four holes sit in a sunken cloverleaf, a small detail that makes them special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are hefty buttons, thick with a rounded edge, and they feel substantial in the hand. At 48 mm, they belong on a heavy wool coat. Try them on grey, camel or cream, where the blue really stands out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold in sets of 4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from casein, a sustainable material made from milk protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about casein in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/pages\/materials\"\u003eKnowledge section\u003c\/a\u003e, the story of how I found these in Buenos Aires in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/blogs\/pushing-buttons-newsletter\/pushing-buttons-november\"\u003eNovember 2026 blog post\u003c\/a\u003e, and see the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/collections\/argentina-treasures\"\u003eArgentina Treasures\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Argentina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curated Buttons","offers":[{"title":"48 mm","offer_id":68320898515168,"sku":"KB-1009","price":24.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7107\/6832\/files\/70AF10FC-A7E8-4FB4-8DA0-44090FC44E6F.jpg?v=1793277624"},{"product_id":"red-statement-button-in-casein-set","title":"Red Statement Button in Casein (Set)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA red with real confidence. The finish is matte and almost velvety, which makes the colour look rich and soft, and it deepens to wine at the rim. The four holes sit in a gently dished centre that softens the whole look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 44 mm, these are coat buttons with presence. My pick would be a camel or navy coat, with these as the thing everyone notices. They would be just as striking on a black wool jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a set of 6, and once it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from casein, a sustainable material made from milk protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about casein in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/pages\/materials\"\u003eKnowledge section\u003c\/a\u003e, the story of how I found these in Buenos Aires in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/blogs\/pushing-buttons-newsletter\/pushing-buttons-november\"\u003eNovember 2026 blog post\u003c\/a\u003e, and see the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/collections\/argentina-treasures\"\u003eArgentina Treasures\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Argentina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curated Buttons","offers":[{"title":"44 mm","offer_id":68319103254752,"sku":"KB-1010","price":36.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7107\/6832\/files\/1F1642F9-3057-4E30-B49B-254EC1991088.jpg?v=1793277626"},{"product_id":"rose-gold-domed-shank-button-in-casein","title":"Rose-Gold Domed Shank Button in Casein","description":"\u003cp\u003eLittle drops of rose gold. Each dome is smooth and softly rounded, with the same streaks of peach, blush and gold as our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/products\/rose-gold-statement-shank-button-in-casein\"\u003erose-gold statement buttons\u003c\/a\u003e, and they glow when the light hits them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were made to go with the big ones: statement buttons down the front of a jacket, these on the cuffs, as you can see in the photos. On their own, I would run a line of them down a silk blouse or a fine merino cardigan, where they look like a string of beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e17 mm with a shank back. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from casein, a sustainable material made from milk protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about casein in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/pages\/materials\"\u003eKnowledge section\u003c\/a\u003e, the story of how I found these in Buenos Aires in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/blogs\/pushing-buttons-newsletter\/pushing-buttons-november\"\u003eNovember 2026 blog post\u003c\/a\u003e, and see the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/collections\/argentina-treasures\"\u003eArgentina Treasures\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Argentina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curated Buttons","offers":[{"title":"17 mm","offer_id":68321500922080,"sku":"KB-1011","price":2.75,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7107\/6832\/files\/97727D3A-A7B6-4CBC-AF96-AC615D23FEC4.jpg?v=1793277621"},{"product_id":"rust-swirl-statement-button-in-casein","title":"Rust Swirl Statement Button in Casein (Three Sizes)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese look as though they were carved from polished cherry wood, then left to curl at one edge like a leaf drying in the sun. The grain ripples across each button in its own pattern, and the glossy finish catches the light in the hollow of the curl. Like snowflakes no two are exactly the same, but together they are brilliant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are big and sculptural, yet surprisingly light. If it were me, I would use one as the single closure on a wrap coat or a boiled-wool jacket, where it can be the whole point. They would be just as beautiful on a hand-knit cardigan, because they won't drag the fabric down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe back is flat, so they sit nicely against the garment, with two holes for sewing. Sold individually in 42 mm and 48 mm. The 36 mm size is sold as a set of 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from casein, a sustainable material made from milk protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about casein in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/pages\/materials\"\u003eKnowledge section\u003c\/a\u003e, the story of how I found these in Buenos Aires in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/blogs\/pushing-buttons-newsletter\/pushing-buttons-november\"\u003eNovember 2026 blog post\u003c\/a\u003e, and see the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/collections\/argentina-treasures\"\u003eArgentina Treasures\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Handmade in Argentina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curated Buttons","offers":[{"title":"36 mm","offer_id":68327158612192,"sku":"KB-1016","price":32.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42 mm","offer_id":68322327527648,"sku":"KB-1013","price":5.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 mm","offer_id":68322342600928,"sku":"KB-1014","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7107\/6832\/files\/A0BE135A-8E11-4E1D-B642-89B0B0107802.jpg?v=1793277623"},{"product_id":"rose-gold-statement-shank-button-in-casein","title":"Rose-Gold Statement Button in Casein (Two Sizes)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEach of these is a small piece of art. Streaks of rose, peach and gold run across the face like brushstrokes, and a raised rim sweeps around one side like a crescent moon. They have the glow of mother of pearl, shifting from pale blush to deep bronze as they catch the light. No two are the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture them down the front of a cream or charcoal wool coat, where they read almost like jewellery. They sit on a shank, so they stand up proud from the fabric. For the cuffs, pair them with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/products\/rose-gold-domed-shank-button-in-casein\"\u003erose-gold domed buttons\u003c\/a\u003e – you can see the two together in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 38 mm buttons are sold individually. The 34 mm come as a set of 7, and there is only one set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from casein, a sustainable material made from milk protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead more about casein in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/pages\/materials\"\u003eKnowledge section\u003c\/a\u003e, the story of how I found these in Buenos Aires in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/blogs\/pushing-buttons-newsletter\/pushing-buttons-november\"\u003eNovember 2026 blog post\u003c\/a\u003e, and see the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/collections\/argentina-treasures\"\u003eArgentina Treasures\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Argentina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curated Buttons","offers":[{"title":"34 mm","offer_id":68323473326304,"sku":"KB-1015","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38 mm","offer_id":68323473359072,"sku":"KB-1012","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7107\/6832\/files\/F78069FE-8F38-403D-87BE-33C6EB8A20AD.jpg?v=1793277625"},{"product_id":"square-red-glass-buttons","title":"Square Red Statement Button in Glass (Set, Two Sizes)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGlossy red glass that beautifully reflects the light. Each button is a soft square with rounded corners, and the face dips into a shallow dish around the four holes, so the colour pools deeper in the centre and brightens at the edges. Up close you can see the small marks of handwork in the glass, which only add to their charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two reds here. The 48 mm leans a little toward wine, while the 42 mm is a true red. Picture either set down the front of a black or charcoal wool coat, where they read almost like jewellery. They have a satisfying weight in the hand, so they belong on a sturdy coat rather than a fine knit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMade from glass. Four holes. The 42 mm and 48 mm each come as a set of 6, and there is only one set of each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the story of how I found these in Buenos Aires in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/blogs\/pushing-buttons-newsletter\/pushing-buttons-november\"\u003eNovember 2026 blog post\u003c\/a\u003e, and see the rest of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/collections\/argentina-treasures\"\u003eArgentina Treasures\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in Argentina.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Curated Buttons","offers":[{"title":"42 mm","offer_id":68331294589152,"sku":"KB-1017","price":34.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"48 mm","offer_id":68331294621920,"sku":"KB-1018","price":34.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7107\/6832\/files\/FB789F28-CE6A-454C-B9B0-50164DD35D75.jpg?v=1793306803"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/7107\/6832\/collections\/5AFC7079-78DD-48B2-8891-9DC4A452162E.jpg?v=1793233039","url":"https:\/\/www.curatedbuttons.ca\/collections\/argentina-treasures.oembed","provider":"Curated Buttons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}