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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Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Ceremonial Cloth

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

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Dress

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Dalmatic

Europe

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Funerary Mask

South America: Eastern South America, Brazil, Upper Rio Negro

Prayer Rug

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Shaman's Necklace

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Wedding Shoe Cover

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

Cope

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Shoulder Cloth Or Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Puppet

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia; Java

Shirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Book Cover

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Nusa Penida, Klungkung

Cloth

Africa

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Hua Xi region, near Guyang City

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Maluku, Kepulauan Tanimbar

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt

Asia: South Asia, India, Mizoram or Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Chin

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Panel

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Explore Hats

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Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Hat

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan or Asia, Central Asia, Afghanistan

Hat

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Lake Titicaca, Taquile

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Kengtung

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

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

Veil

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi

Hat Fragment

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Pillow Case

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Bursa

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Purse

Asia: East Asia, Korea

Shepherd's Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Eastern Afghanistan or Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Roundel

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Napkin

Europe: Central Europe, Austria

Shawl

Europe: Western Europe, France

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Towel

Asia: North Asia, Russia

Quilt

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Napkin

Asia: East Asia, China, Central China, Sichuan, Chengdu

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Mali, Bamako National District, Bamako

Yoke

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Serbia

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Bukhara

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

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

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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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