Naj-Oleari
Italian textile company founded in 1916 by Riccardo Naj-Oleari. Up until the 1970s, it mainly produced coarse textiles for ecclesiastical wear, but under the management of the third generation of the family — the brothers Angelo, Riccardo and Giancarlo — it began to manufacture printed textiles and waterproof fabrics for umbrellas. The first store opened in Milan in 1975. During those years, in parallel with Laura Ashley, the company took advantage of the fashion for textiles with small designs. In 1996, it was acquired by the Biella group Modafil. Currently, it produces printed cotton textiles, children’s clothing and a line of objects, bags, and stationery. It employs 50 members of staff, and has four own-brand stores in Italy. The product ranges have been extended to include perfumes, beauty products, sunglasses, umbrellas, and even a specially designed ergonomic chair. In 2006 the production of Naj-Oleari was extended to bags and shoes for women and children.
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