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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Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Kazagh

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Shaman's Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Cope

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shoulder Cloth

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

Wrapper

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

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shaman's Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Maluku, Sangir

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Loom

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Shoulder Cloth

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

Shoulder Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Turban

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Veil

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat Plume

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Santa María de Jesús

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headdress

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Huehuetenango, Aguacatan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Hat Fragment

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Kerchief

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Bolster

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Belt

South America: Western South America, Peru

Doll

Asia: East Asia, China

Towel

Europe: Eastern Europe

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Towel

North America: Canada

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Cuff

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Sash

North America: Mexico

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Roundel

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Shirt

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

Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Savu

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

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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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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Étoffez vos connaissances

Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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