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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Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Tenganan Pagerinsingan Village

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Northwest Frontier Province, Swat

Temple Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Southeast India, Andhra Pradesh

Prayer Rug

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Monk's Stole

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Funerary Sheet

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania, Salaj

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Masquerade Costume

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Shaman's Apron

Africa: West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Waist Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Sirih Cover

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

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Barat, Indramayu

Waist Cloth

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

Table Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Padang

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Shoulder Cloth

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

Wrapper

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Southern Sumatra

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Terengganu

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Batik Sample

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

Shoulder Cloth

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Explore Hats

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Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Aacha Alta

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Chichicastenango

Headdress

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Western Sumatra

Hat

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Northwest Frontier, Indus Kohistan

Head Scarf

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Baby Bonnet

North America: USA

Shawl

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

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Punjab

Headdress

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Huehuetenango, Aguacatan

Headband

Africa: Southern Africa, South Africa

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Headdress

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Head Ring Flap

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Coca Bag

South America: Western South America, Peru

Sash Fragment

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Blouse

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

Waist Cloth

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

Band

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Table Cover Set

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quetzaltenango, San Martin Sacatepequez

Panel

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Blouse

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Stocking

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Wan Sai village

Blanket

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Chalice Cover

Europe: Western Europe, France

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China, Central China, Shaanxi, Xian

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Coverlet

North America: USA

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Zamboanga Peninsula region

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