ANCESTRAL FUTURES
Prize(s):
WINNER 2026 FASHION DESIGN / Textile: Eco-Textile & Bio-Based Fabric
Company Name:Nyny Ryke
Lead Designer(s) Name(s):Nyny Ryke Goungou
Textile / Others Supplier:Kente, Stretch Kente, Batik
Design Status:Commercialized
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Project Sustainability Approach:
A contemporary fashion project rooted in Togolese heritage, transforming lived culture, craftsmanship, and ancestral knowledge into refined, wearable design for today and tomorrow.
A contemporary fashion project rooted in Togolese heritage, transforming lived culture, craftsmanship, and ancestral knowledge into refined, wearable design for today and tomorrow.
Local and Regional Impacts of the Project:
Rooted in cultural preservation and environmental responsibility, Nyny Ryke supports artisanal craft through fair working conditions and skill-building for women makers, particularly in Togo. Valuing hand-made textiles and low-impact materials, the brand reduces water pollution through eco-friendly dyes, reclaims textile waste, and maintains transparent, responsible production, advancing social equity and contemporary fashion on a global stage.
Rooted in cultural preservation and environmental responsibility, Nyny Ryke supports artisanal craft through fair working conditions and skill-building for women makers, particularly in Togo. Valuing hand-made textiles and low-impact materials, the brand reduces water pollution through eco-friendly dyes, reclaims textile waste, and maintains transparent, responsible production, advancing social equity and contemporary fashion on a global stage.
Company Name:Nyny Ryke
Lead Designer(s) Name(s):Nyny Ryke Goungou
Profile Description:
Nyny Ryke is deeply rooted in African traditions, textile heritage, and craftsmanship from Togo while embracing global influences and cultural fusion. This creates a strong emotional and artistic identity that feels authentic, rare, and meaningful.
Nyny Ryke is deeply rooted in African traditions, textile heritage, and craftsmanship from Togo while embracing global influences and cultural fusion. This creates a strong emotional and artistic identity that feels authentic, rare, and meaningful.
