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A rare piece of wearable art.
The Livia Beaded Bikini Top is handcrafted in Cartagena by skilled women artisans who transform traditional embroidery and beadwork into something extraordinary. Each top requires up to 20 hours of meticulous hand-beading and stitching, turning a classic triangle silhouette into a statement of craftsmanship.
Livia is created using carefully sourced vintage textiles, giving new life to rare fabrics that are no longer produced. The dramatic black botanical print is layered with intricate pearl beadwork and delicate embroidery, creating rich texture and dimension that catches the light with every movement. Zebra-print ties frame the piece with a striking contrast that feels both bold and refined.
Because these historic fabrics are limited, each bikini is inherently unique and cannot be duplicated.
Only 30 Livia bikinis exist worldwide, making this an exceptionally rare release that will never be reproduced. Each bikini comes with a Certificate of Originality signed by the artist, honouring the hours of craftsmanship behind every stitch.
The adjustable triangle silhouette allows you to tailor the fit while letting the intricate beadwork remain the focal point.
Pair it with the Livia Beaded Cheeky Bikini Bottom to complete a striking set that celebrates heritage craftsmanship, rare materials, and the beauty of slow-made design.
Thirty bikinis. Twenty hours of handwork. One piece of art.
Let’s get one thing straight: we’re not a fast-fashion brand and we’re not interested in pretending to be. We don’t do disposable trends or pieces that lose their spark after a season. We choose a slower, intentional path. One that honours artistry, empowers the women who craft each piece, and delivers swimwear designed to outlast the moment and elevate every getaway.
Each piece is crafted by women artisans worldwide, combining craftsmanship with confidence-inspiring designs.
We curate unique, small-batch swimwear designed to stand out. Why settle for ordinary?
We focus on quality with ultra-soft fabrics, flattering fits, and durable designs that last season after season.
I grew up on the shores of St. Lucia, where the water is warm, the days are long, and the women are strong. That island spirit shaped me. It gave me an eye for beauty, a love for bold colour, and a deep respect for women who do it all with grace.
Sandy Bottom started with a simple idea: what if I could create something that honoured the women I grew up around and the woman I was becoming?
When my daughter left for university, I decided to show her something important: that reinvention doesn’t have an age limit. That it’s never too late to build something from scratch. That betting on yourself is always worth it.
But this brand isn’t just about me. It’s about women everywhere. The artisans from Colombia to Italy, Bali to Brazil who hand make every piece with skill, heart, and tradition. The women keeping generations of craftsmanship alive while shaping futures of their own.. And the customers who choose slow fashion over fast trends, and impact over impulse.
Every Sandy Bottom piece is carefully curated and helps support real women with real stories. Women earning fair wages. Women preserving culture and craft. Women lifting each other up.
This isn’t fast fashion. This is swimwear with soul. This is resort wear with resonance. This is style with a purpose.
This is an international sisterhood.
xoxo,
Sanya.
Founder, Sandy Bottom Swimwear
Each piece is crafted by women artisans worldwide, combining craftsmanship with confidence-inspiring designs.
We curate unique, small-batch swimwear designed to stand out. Why settle for ordinary?
We focus on quality with ultra-soft fabrics, flattering fits, and durable designs that last season after season.
