Welcome to Dorset Buttons at Henry's Buttons

For all you want to know about the heritage craft of Dorset Buttons

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Detail from three Dorset Buttons worked on 30cm rings.
Henry's Buttons is based near Shaftesbury in Dorset, the birth-place of the Dorset Button industry in the 1600s.

My aim is to help to keep this tradition alive.  I use the original methods to make my Dorset Buttons with contemporary materials. I also try out new designs and ways to use the skills of this heritage craft and ideas for using these lovely buttons. 

Please explore my website to find out more about Dorset Buttons.  For all of you who want to have a go at making these lovely buttons you are welcome to use my free instructions for non commercial use. I also have pages dedicated to the history of the Dorset Button industry and a gallery of images with ideas on what to do with your Dorset Buttons. 

Recent News

Button online workshops

After careful planning, and spending time sourcing the right equipment, I can now offer online workshops. To enable me to offer you the best possible workshop experience, I have restricted my participants to four people for each 2½ hour session. 

​2022 - a year of celebrations

In 2022 we will be celebrating 400 years since the birth of this cottage industry. To find out more please click on the button.

Far from the Madding Crowd - film official Trailer (2015) - starting Carey Mulligan

Clip of the film I made Dorset Buttons for some Cary Mulligan's costumes.

Dorset Buttons made to order

Commissions and bespoke Dorset Buttons. I enjoy working with my clients taking time to decide which threads to use, rings sizes and designs.

Local news from Shaftesbury

The Dorset Button industry started in Shaftesbury Dorset . To listed to what's going on in the town today go to our local podcast, This is Alfred.

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