NIZHNY NOVGOROD GOLDEN KOKOSHNIK-A TRADITION OF THE PAST AS AN ART OBJECT OF MODERN DESIGN
The article considers the Russian women’s headdress-the golden koko-shnik of the Nizhny Novgorod province. The factors influencing the distinctive characteristics of the golden kokoshnik of the Nizhny Novgorod province from the kokoshnik of other regions of Russia are determined. The author analyzes the form, individual elements of the decor and their semantic load. The focus is on the look and attitude of modern designers and fashion designers to the kokoshnik as a stylish accessory of a fashionable women’s wardrobe.