Traditional Ainu costume as a phenomenon of ethnic culture and a museum exhibit

The article is devoted to the traditional national male costume of the Ainu, its main elements and accessories. Based on literary and visual sources, the author demonstrates changes in the composition of its elements that occurred at various historical stages, and characterizes its role in the life of a person and community. The article emphasizes the importance of the Ainu costume in the museum space not only as an artifact, but also as an object of research.