Artificial Intelligence Tools for Heritage Costume Revival "A Case Study on Traditional Egyptian Costume (Kalasiris)"

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Fashion Design &Textile program – Faculty of Design & Creative Arts – Ahram Canadian University- 6 October

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Egyptian identity is an integral part of the country's history and culture, reflecting a rich blend of traditions and values that have evolved over the ages. With the rapid changes taking place in the world, preserving this identity has become essential. Traditional dress plays an important role in embodying cultural identity by expressing history, fostering belonging, and transmitting values between generations, making it a key element in supporting the cultural identity of societies. The 21st century has witnessed significant progress in the development of artificial intelligence due to continuous technological advancements. AI tools include a variety of techniques and applications used in various fields. These tools transform ideas into designs, enhancing creativity and expanding the range of options available. Artificial intelligence has the potential to influence the ways in which individual and collective identity is formed, as well as to enhance or weaken cultural diversity in societies. With the development of artificial intelligence technologies, how can they be used to preserve cultural identity.

Hence, the idea of the research came to leverage traditional Egyptian costume (Kalasiris) to embody cultural identity by integrating traditional elements into modern designs using artificial intelligence tools, which enhances communication between generations. It also aims to use artificial intelligence tools to classify traditional Egyptian costume according to specific time periods and styles, which helps designers draw inspiration from new ideas, accelerates the creativity process, and enhances diversity by creating new designs inspired by the Klasiris under study. This helps in creating contemporary designs and creating three-dimensional models of innovative traditional costumes, making them easier to display. The research also analyzes the impact of using artificial intelligence on Egyptian cultural identity by examining how designs based on this technology affect new generations' understanding of cultural heritage and the extent to which they can enhance belonging and pride in traditional costume.

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