Designer Spotlight Sale: Bhati Beads

Andy Gray | Dec 1, 2013

Every Monday, SwimDaily will feature a flash sale highlighting different companies that contribute to the SI Swimsuit Issue. It's kind of like Cyber Monday,every Monday. This week, we are proud to feature Bhati Beads. 

Website:bhatibeads.com

Contact:info@bhatibeads.com

Flash Sale Code: SISWIM40 for 40% off Brass1 in mixed sage, Shimmer Brass1 in grey with gold metallic, Brass1 in light blue mix and Shimmer Brass1 in red with gold metallic.

Weekly Discount Code: SISWIM20 for 20% off all products.

ITEM DETAILS

Brass1 in Sage Mix

Original Price: $36

Price after 40% discount: $21.60

Description: Nine brass hexagon beads on an approximate yard of hand-dyed silk, in a blend of greens, taupes, and pink-y tones. Self tie.

Shimmer Brass1 in Grey Shimmer

Original Price: $36

Price after 40% discount: $21.60

Description: Nine brass hexagon beads on an approximate yard of hand-dyed silk in grey, with gold metallic stripes. Self tie.

Brass1 in Blue Mix

Original Price: $36

Price after 40% discount: $21.60

Description: Nine brass hexagon beads on an approximate yard of hand-dyed silk in a blue mix shade.

Shimmer Brass1 in Red Shimmer

Original Price: $36

Price after 40% discount: $21.60

Description: Nine brass hexagon beads on an approximate yard of hand-dyed silk in a classic scarlett red with gold metallic stripes.

Q&A with BHATI BEADS FOUNDER MARGARET MAGGARD

SwimDaily: Tell me about your company? When did it start? Any interesting start up stories?

Margaret Maggard: Bhati Beads was founded in 2002 when I was working as a yoga teacher.  So many students had asked about purchasing my homemade jewelry that I decided I’d better switch my focus to designing jewelry.

SwimDaily: What philosophies are important to the success of your company?

Margaret Maggard: Bhati Beads has always been about hand-made, artisan-based jewelry that has not come off a factory line.

SwimDaily: Where did the name of your company come from?

Margaret Maggard: A Sanskrit word for a yogic breathwork practice, kapalabhati, or “skull shining.”  I liked the “to make shine or glow” meaning of bhati.

SwimDaily: Have you spotted any celebrities wearing you products?

Margaret Maggard: Cameron Diaz, Selena Gomez, Brooklyn Decker, Stacy Keibler, and Michelle Obama.

SwimDaily: How has Sports Illustrated Swimsuit impacted your brand?

Margaret Maggard: Bhati Beads jewelry has appeared in seven consecutive issues of SI Swimsuit. Starting with the 2007 issue, being included in the magazine and on si.com changed the company overnight and  has brought the world to our (virtual) doorstep.

SwimDaily: What has is been like working with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit? What does your company do to prepare for the Swimsuit year to come?

Margaret Maggard: We’ve loved working with all the Swimsuit staff over the years.  It’s a joy and a privilege to be part of this iconic issue and of the Swimsuit family.  I have have gone to bead shows all over the country looking for ideas and inspiration for new Swimsuit jewelry.

SwimDaily: Where do you see swim trends in 10 years?

Margaret Maggard: Swimwear for adventure sport girls that is functional but still sexy.

SwimDaily: What does the 50th anniversary of the Swimsuit Issue mean to you?

Margaret Maggard: