Handicrafts as cultural creative clusters: a spatial-cultural planning approach for the regeneration of the urban historical fabrics

IF 3 Q2 HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM

International Journal of Tourism Cities Pub Date : 2024-07-19 DOI:10.1108/ijtc-02-2024-0042

Shima Taheri, Farnaz Khalilpour, Mehdi Ashayeri, Amirhosein Shabani

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Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the role of handicraft production units within creative cultural clusters (CCCs) and their impact on urban regeneration, particularly within the historical fabric of Isfahan. It aims to identify the key factors contributing to the development of CCCs and how these clusters, in turn, influence tourism development.

Design/methodology/approach

The research method of this study is based on a quantitative approach, using a researcher-devised questionnaire as the primary data collection instrument. The statistical population included 227 units of handicraft makers in the historical fabric of Isfahan. The data processing and analysis were performed using SPSS software.

Findings

Statistical analysis confirms the creative industries, spatial and socio-cultural indices significantly impact tourism, with means of 14.19, 19.07 and 15.11. Clustering, cultural resources and tourism are key to CCCs growth, while innovation and cultural identity have less effect. CCCs enhance Isfahan’s historical fabric, improving urban space attractiveness and fostering social ties. Handicraft clusters around Naqsh-e Jahan square notably influence the economy and cultural identity, with shop placement reflecting the city’s character.

Originality/value

The originality of this research lies in its analysis of how handicraft production within CCCs contributes to urban regeneration and tourism in Isfahan, with a novel focus on the socio-cultural and economic impacts of these clusters in a historical context.

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作为文化创意集群的手工艺品：城市历史织物再生的空间文化规划方法

目的本文旨在评估手工艺品生产单位在创意文化集群（CCCs）中的作用及其对城市复兴的影响，尤其是对伊斯法罕历史结构的影响。本研究采用定量研究方法，以研究人员设计的调查问卷作为主要数据收集工具。统计对象包括伊斯法罕历史结构中的 227 个手工艺品制造商单位。统计分析证实，创意产业、空间和社会文化指数对旅游业有显著影响，其平均值分别为 14.19、19.07 和 15.11。集群、文化资源和旅游业是 CCC 增长的关键，而创新和文化认同的影响较小。CCC 增强了伊斯法罕的历史结构，提高了城市空间的吸引力，促进了社会联系。Naqsh-e Jahan 广场周围的手工艺品集群对经济和文化认同产生了显著影响，商店的布局反映了城市的特色。原创性/价值这项研究的原创性在于它分析了 CCC 内的手工艺品生产如何促进伊斯法罕的城市复兴和旅游业，并在历史背景下对这些集群的社会文化和经济影响进行了新颖的关注。

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International Journal of Tourism Cities HOSPITALITY, LEISURE, SPORT & TOURISM-

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期刊介绍： A peer-reviewed journal, the International Journal of Tourism Cities provides an international forum for the critical study of urban tourism and tourism cities. The journal aims to be inter-disciplinary in its appreciation of tourism cities and tourism in urban areas, and welcomes original, theoretically-informed articles from those involved in the planning, management or marketing of tourism in city destination or places adjoining urban areas. Urban tourism and travel cover many disciplines and impinge on numerous aspects of daily life within cities. Moreover, they play a key role in domestic and international tourism in most countries, and cities often function as key travel gateways and tourism destinations. The International Journal of Tourism Cities contents include primary research articles, expert discussions on current urban tourism issues, and tourism city case studies. Articles are selected that are relevant to both academics and practitioners. The journal particularly encourages contributions on contemporary topics and issues in urban tourism including smart cities and tourism, environmental impact and sustainable tourism development in cities, citizen and stakeholder involvement in tourism, city destination governance, and the development of policies and standards for city tourism development. The International Journal of Tourism Cities has four distinct purposes: To encourage greater research and scholarship related to tourism in urban settings. To stimulate more interdisciplinary research on tourism in cities, particularly the integration of tourism and urban studies theories and principles. To generate more research studies on tourism at the edge of cities, where urban and rural areas converge. To create more literature on best practices in city tourism worldwide through in-depth analyses and the production of exemplary case studies.