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Explore the Collection

The Textile Museum of Canada’s collection consists of more than 15,000 objects including a salmon skin suit from China; 2,000 year old Nazca fragments from Peru; and a hooked rug by artist Florence Ryder (Standing Buffalo Reserve, Saskatchewan) that incorporates traditional Sioux designs.

While only a small percentage of our collection can be displayed in our galleries at once, our online collection allows you to access all 15,000+ objects from over 200 regions of the world, 24 hours a day! Explore some of our favourite textiles in the curated groups below or follow your own interests by searching or filtering the collection. Add your finds to ‘Today’s Favourites’ to create a group that you can download or share.

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La collection du Textile Museum of Canada comprend plus de 15 000 objets, dont une veste chinoise en peau de saumon, des fragments textiles datant de 2 000 ans et tissés par les Nazcas du Pérou et un tapis au crochet de l’artiste Florence Ryder (réserve de Standing Buffalo, Saskatchewan) qui intègre des motifs traditionnels sioux.

Nos salles ne nous permettent hélas d’exposer qu’un tout un petit pourcentage de notre collection à la fois. Cependant, notre collection en ligne vous donne accès à plus de 15 000 objets provenant de plus de 200 régions du monde, et ce 24 heures par jour. Découvrez quelques-unes de nos pièces textiles préférées grâce aux sélections ci-dessous ou suivez le fil de vos idées grâce à notre système de recherche par mots-clés et par filtres.

Explore Ceremonial Cloths

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Monk's Stole

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Skirt

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Money Strip

Africa: West Africa, Ghana

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Kutch

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Northern India, India, Rajasthan, Bikaner

Shaman's Baton

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Altar Frontal

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Dress

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan,Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Indus Kohistan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Panderma

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Lesser Sunda Islands, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Lombok

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Batik Sample

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Tengah

Hair Ornament

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Puppet

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia; Java

Baby Carrier

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Vientiane

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Belt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, West New Guinea

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Tengah

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Sumatera Selatan, Palembang

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Lesser Sunda Islands, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Savu

Loom

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Cordillera Administrative Region- Apayao Province

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Lesser Sunda Islands, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Sumba

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

North America: Mexico, Chiapas, Tenejepa

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Hair Tie

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Turban Fragment

Asia: South Asia, Northern India, India, Rajasthan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawest, Toraja Highlands

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Chinchero

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hair Tie

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Santiago Atitlan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Nebaj

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Tengah

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Sleeve

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Guizhou, Kaili, Leishan or Taijiang

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Veil

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, Tunis governorate, Tunis

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Towel

North America: Canada

Veil

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Northern India, India, Rajasthan

Jacket

North America: Canada

Shawl

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, Tataouine governorate, Douiret

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Kutch or Saurashtra

Shawl

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland, Paisley

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Blouse

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Chamba

Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Okayama-Ken

Create Your Own Collection!

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Dive in!

Learn more about textiles at our events

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Ajoutez des objets à votre collection et montrez-les à vos collègues ou à vos amis par courriel.

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What's On!

Learn more about our current exhibitions

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Dive in!

Learn more about textiles at our events

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Vivez la nature sauvage

Vivez la nature sauvage

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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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