Mieko Mintz Kantha Vintage Silk 2 Layer Floral Embroidered Long Panel Vest
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Mieko Mintz Kantha Vintage Silk 2 Layer Floral Embroidered Long Panel Vest Lovely, long Kantha Vintage Silk Sari Fabric Panel Vest. Sleeveless w/ beautiful embroidery flowers throughout, high collar and long, high slits up the sides. Single snap closure, so can be worn open and flowing or buttoned up. Rare, one of a kind, handmade piece of art. Label: Mieko Mintz Marked Size: M Chest: 18 1/2” Waist: 16 1/2”Side Slit: 14” Total Length: 31 1/2” All measurements were taken with th...e Vest snapped closed. (Open it would be more of a One Size Fits Most).Overall excellent vintage condition, no rips, holes or tears. A couple of small marks on the interior lining near the bottom of the vest. We believe they are from the production process, and they do not affect the piece at all (see photos). Clothes are measured lying flat. To ensure a good fit, check the measurements against an item in your collection that you feel comfortable in. Any questions? Please feel free to message. Please check out our other listings for more Mieko pieces. Mieko Mintz synthesizes rich textile traditions with modern aesthetics. Born on Kyushu, one of Japan’s most Southwestern main islands, Mieko studied fashion in Tokyo before moving to New York City, where she still lives today. Her line of one of a kind Kantha jackets has since become her signature, fusing traditional Indian handcraft with sophisticated and contemporary Japanese designs. Each jacket is a fusion of fine vintage sari cloth that Mieko hand-selects twice a year in Western India. Kantha means “simple stitching” in Hindi and is a long honored tradition in South Asia. It is defined by the long running stitch that bonds two or more sari fabrics together. In the case of Mieko’s jackets, the Kantha stitching is done by women in a small cooperative in West Bengal who need up to 5 months to complete their work. Each jacket that Mieko designs is a true original with its reversible composition of beautiful prints.
