Handmade with Love: The Mayka Bikini Story
At Mayka, skilled artisans create beautiful bikinis that are handmade with care and attention to detail over multiple days. Each piece is crafted using only the best materials, carefully sourced from Colombia, to ensure durability and long-lasting quality.
Using a variety of techniques, including crochet and hand-sewing, Mayka artisans create bikinis that are truly unique and one-of-a-kind. Each bikini is a work of art and a testament to the rich tradition of Colombian craftsmanship that has been passed down through generations.
Mayka believes in providing a sustainable and ethical alternative to fast fashion. By supporting traditional craftsmanship and creating products that are both beautiful and long-lasting, Mayka is proud to offer a different approach to fashion.
Wearing a Mayka bikini means supporting a tradition of handmade artistry and contributing to the betterment of the lives of the skilled artisans who make them. Mayka's mission is to empower women to feel confident and beautiful in their own skin, while also promoting a healthier and more sustainable approach to fashion.
Choose Mayka for a handmade, sustainable, and empowering bikini that celebrates the beauty and uniqueness of every woman.
Meet Mayra, our founder
Mayra's journey began in her hometown of La Paz, Cesar, Colombia, where she spent her adolescence. Her passion for the ocean, beach, sand, and bikinis grew when she moved to Santa Marta to study biology at the university.
While in Santa Marta, Mayra discovered her natural talent for designing and creating bikinis. She learned the craft by watching videos on YouTube and made her first bikini, which her friends loved. Encouraged by their positive feedback, she started making bikinis for her friends, and that was the genesis of MAYKA.
Today, Mayra leads a team of passionate artisans that live in Santa Marta.. Her purpose is to help and contribute to the economy of her hometown. That's why she sources all the materials for her bikinis from Colombia and works with Colombian artisans to make each piece by hand.
Mayra is proud of the fact that her bikinis are made entirely by Colombian hands, using only environmentally friendly cotton. She believes in creating unique and special garments with love, so that her customers feel good about what they're wearing.
Mayra's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and creativity. She turned her passion into a thriving business that not only benefits her customers but also creates job opportunities for people in her hometown. Mayra Calderón is an inspiration to anyone who dreams of starting a purpose-driven brand and making a positive impact on their community.