In medieval Europe, the invention of the buttonhole transformed fashion forever. While decorative buttons had existed since ancient times, the 13th century brought a revolutionary change functional buttons with holes that could actually fasten clothing. This innovation sparked a fascinating tradition that influences our clothes to this day. As servants (who were mostly right-handed) helped dress wealthy women, they found it easier to fasten buttons that were placed on the left side of garments.
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