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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Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, India or Pakistan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Panderma

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Altar Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Priest's Stole

Europe: Western Europe, France

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Diviner's Bag

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Ceremonial Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia?

Funerary Sheet

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania, Salaj

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Kazagh

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Samar or Leyete Island

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Table Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, National Capitol Region, City of Manila

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Wall Hanging

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Timur, Gresik

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Wrapper

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

Shirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Table Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wrapper

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

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Guizhou Province

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Baby Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Towel

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Kyoto

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Turban Fragment

Asia: South Asia, Northern India, India, Rajasthan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Ho Lun Township, Num Lin Kong village

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Jambi

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Jacket

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Maniple

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Trousers

Asia: East Asia, China

Apron

Asia: East Asia, China

Overskirt

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Chuquisaca, Tarabuco Region, Villa Villa

Frieze Hanging

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

Rank Badge

Asia: East Asia, China

Dress

Africa: North Africa, Morocco?

Camel Decoration

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran

Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, France

Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India

Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Purse

Asia: South Asia, India

Bedding Cover

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

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Chahuaytire

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Northern Sumatra

Create Your Own Collection!

Add items to Your Collection and share with colleagues or friends via email.

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Dive in!

Learn more about textiles at our events

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Créez votre collection personnelle!

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

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Étoffez vos connaissances

Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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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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Étoffez vos connaissances

Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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