Kanchipuram Saris & Thinking Machines
Summary
The article examines the existential threat to Kanchipuram saris from diluting zari, fake products, and labor challenges, and proposes AI-aided grammar recovery, bio-based dyes, and blockchain-based provenance to preserve heritage. It surveys AI architectures from CNNs to Capsule Networks, diffusion models, and reinforcement learning, and envisions a future where digital passports and smart contracts ensure authenticity and fair producer payments while maintaining artistic integrity.