Oleana, The Factory by the Fiørd
Momenti di ispirazione/ Moments of inspiration
A spectacular nature and fjords penetrating for kilometers inside the land, creating breathtaking scenery; along the west coast of Norway near Bergen, a couple of creative people has realized the dream of their lifetime: to revive the old tradition in a modern textile and its decorative elements….
The result is Oleana, a knitted garments factory surrounded by water, and built in total respect for the environment and for the people who work there. Its clothing of bright colors, and warm blankets with original mix, have been exported successfully for years around the world. Signe Aarhus and Kolbjørn Valestrand receive continuing inspiration from the nature that surrounds their home town, and their holiday home on the Hardanger Fjiord.
The Bergen harbor, in the background the ancient buildings of the Hanseatic League
The home town in Bergen
The Oleana Factory on the Fiord
Blanket from Oleana collections
The holidays home in the Hardanger Fjiord
View from the living room
Fishing in the Fjord
The sunset
After fishing: a toast to the Midnight Sun