Some pieces shimmer. Daphne glows. Hand-beaded in Greece, one sequin, flower and crystal at a time.
The Daphne Triangle Bikini Top turns one of swimwear's simplest silhouettes into something extraordinary. Against soft Mediterranean blue, tiny sequins are embroidered across each cup before dimensional floral appliqués and crystal accents are layered over them by hand. From a distance, Daphne catches the light. Up close, you see just how much work went into making it happen.
The classic triangle silhouette keeps everything else deliberately simple. Slim adjustable neck and back ties let you customize the fit, while the minimal shape gives the handwork exactly what it deserves: all the attention.
Pair it with the Daphne Tie-Side Bikini Bottom for the complete look.
The Hands Behind It
Daphne is part of Sandy Bottom's first collection made in Greece, created by the same small family atelier behind the Eleni One Piece.
The atelier was founded during one of Greece's most difficult economic periods by a woman who believed beautiful things could still be made differently. Slowly, thoughtfully and without compromising the work simply to produce more.
Today, her two daughters work alongside their mother, carrying that philosophy into the next generation.
Every Daphne top is still embellished entirely by hand. The sequins are individually stitched, the translucent floral appliqués are layered to create dimension, and crystal accents are placed throughout the design to bring each flower to life.
Look closely and you'll see the evidence of human hands everywhere.
That's exactly how we want it.
Why It's Priced This Way
Daphne is a perfect example of why two triangle bikini tops can look similar in shape and be worlds apart in how they are made.
The value isn't in the triangle silhouette.
It's in everything sitting on top of it.
Hundreds of tiny sequins. Layered floral petals. Individually placed crystal centres. Skilled hands taking the time to build texture and dimension across a space that could have simply been left as fabric.
The price reflects the skilled handwork, intricate embellishment, premium materials and time required to create each piece in Greece.
We don't believe a higher price should come from putting a name on something.
We believe it should come from putting something into it.
Why Greece?
Every Sandy Bottom collection begins the same way.
Not with trends.
With people.
We search for makers whose values mirror our own. Small ateliers where craftsmanship comes before speed, where pieces are made with intention, and where luxury is defined by the hands behind it.
Finding this family atelier brought that search to Greece for the first time.
Daphne is part of that first chapter.
Made in Limited Quantities
You can't ask people to work slowly and then demand they produce endlessly.
Daphne is made in intentionally limited quantities so the atelier can give every piece the attention its handwork requires.
Fewer pieces. More time spent on each one.
That's not manufactured scarcity.
It's simply what happens when you choose craftsmanship over volume.
Complete the Set
The Daphne Triangle Bikini Top was created alongside the Daphne Tie-Side Bikini Bottom, finished with coordinating hand-beaded details and delicate beaded tassels.
Wear them together for the full Daphne story.
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At Sandy Bottom, every piece is curated with intention and crafted with care. To keep your swimsuit looking vibrant and beautiful, we recommend the following:
For Beaded & Hand-Embroidered Pieces
Our beaded and hand-embroidered styles are made stitch by stitch and bead by bead, so they call for a little extra care:
Hand wash only, and as gently as possible. Never soak, scrub, or wring.
Turn the piece inside out before washing to protect the beadwork and embroidery.
Never machine wash or machine dry. Beads and threads can loosen, catch, or fall off.
Store flat or loosely folded, away from jewelry, zippers, or anything that could snag the beadwork.
Minor bead loss with wear over time is normal for handcrafted pieces, not a defect. It's part of what makes each one made by hand, not by machine.
Remember, your Sandy Bottom swimsuit is a small-batch work of art. With the right care, it will stay stunning season after season.