Size and fit guide
Only 23 exist. Cut from true vintage fabric that can never be reproduced.
Hand-beaded by Patricia and her team in Cartagena, Colombia.
The Mara Beaded Bikini Bottom is cut with a low-rise, cheeky silhouette that feels effortless from every angle.
Crafted from the same rare vintage fabric as the matching top, every bottom features its own unique print placement, making no two pieces exactly alike. Adjustable side ties provide the perfect fit, while a delicate line of hand-applied beading traces the waist, adding just enough movement and light to transform an otherwise timeless silhouette.
The Hands Behind It
Every Mara Bikini Bottom is handcrafted by Patricia and her team of women artisans in Cartagena, Colombia.
Each piece is individually cut from genuine vintage fabric before every strand of beading is applied by hand. Produced slowly and intentionally in small batches, every bottom reflects the patience, precision, and artistry that define Patricia's work.
Why It's Priced This Way
Mara is the result of craftsmanship that simply cannot be mass produced.
The rarity of the vintage fabric, the time required for every hand-applied bead, and the skill of the women who make each piece all contribute to its value. Every purchase supports fair wages for Patricia and her team while helping preserve traditional handcraft that deserves to be celebrated.
Limited Production
Only 23 Mara Bikini Bottoms were ever made.
When the vintage fabric was used, the collection came to an end. There will never be another production run, making every Mara piece part of a collection that can never be recreated.
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.
