The Nefele project is born, introducing a new sustainable and animal-friendly shahtoosh wool.

Nefele comes to life and is launched. The fashion brand Maria Gabriella Crotti is born.

Maria Gabriella Crotti founds Orditura Crotti, a textile craftsmanship company in Pray (BI).

Her children, Nico and Maricla Marrapodi, join the company.