Guwahati, Nov. 11 -- Northeast India has a long tradition of turning bamboo into objects that are practical, durable and closely connected to local life. Baskets, furniture, household tools and decorative pieces reflect knowledge developed through generations of working with the material.

The next opportunity for many bamboo enterprises involves adapting that knowledge for contemporary buyers. A workshop may want to develop a table lamp, compact shelf or flat-pack side table for urban homes. Before production begins, the team must decide on proportions, finishes, weaving patterns and the relationship between traditional craft and modern use.

An AI 3D generator can help create an early concept from a written description, giving artisans ...