Right On The Button. - In Modern Clothing And Fashion Design, A Button Is A Small Fastener, Most Commonly Made Of Plastic, But Also Frequently Of Seashell, Which Secures Two Pieces Of Fabric Together. In Archaeology, A Button Can Be A Significant Artifact. In The Applied Arts And In Craft, A Button Can Be An Example Of Folk Art, Studio Craft, Or Even A Miniature Work Of Art. Photo