Vintage Kantha Ensemble

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Two years ago, Anthropologie came out with a dress made from vintage Kantha fabric.

At the time I had just lost sixty pounds (I would go on to lose more) and I had very little clothing that fit me. It felt like a miracle to find this dress that seemed like it came from my dreams.

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The dresses were by my favorite designer, Vineet Bahl.

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Each one was different and unique as they were made from vintage fabric.

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I paired the Vintage Kantha Dress with these kantha clips I purchased this year from Free People. I love that they match the dress perfectly.

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I own four of these dresses.

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Yes. Four! Each one is more amazing than the next. The inside of each dress is done in a different vintage Kantha fabric. This one has a purple Kantha inside. I have been trying to figure out how to wear them inside out, too.

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These dresses are my favorite pieces of clothing in my closet. If I had to choose one item to personify me, this would be it.

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The coin necklace seemed like a good fit on this day (similar here).

Look at that detail on the dress.

I just love it so much.

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I cannot wait to share the rest of my Kantha dresses. They are so special to me. I own them in orange (shown here), pink, maroon, and green. I would buy more if they were available.

I bought mine on a discount. The maroon one was a steal. But, regardless of price, they are the pieces of clothing in my closet I would save in the event of a fire (after family, pets, documents and art, of course).

What one item in your closet personifies you? How long have you had it? Do you own more than one?