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, Northern Caucasus

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Panderma

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Money Strip

Africa: West Africa, Ghana

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Dress

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

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Kula

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Skirt

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Wedding Shoe Cover

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

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Hyderabad

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wall Hanging

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

Ceremonial Cloth

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Pin Tauk village

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Plant Fibre Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Zamboanga Peninsula- Basilan

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Blanket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

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

Plant Fibre Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Zamboanga Peninsula- Basilan

Wrapper

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Explore Hats

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Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

Asia: North Asia, Mongolia, Karakarum, Shankh Monastery

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Heilongjiag Province, Tongjiang, Hezhe village

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Chinchero

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, Tataouine governorate, Chenini

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Israel, Nazareth

Bonnet

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplé

Veil

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, Tunis governorate, Tunis

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Carrying Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sacatepequez, San Antonio Aguas Calientes

Rain Hat

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Honshu Island, Tohoku District, Shonai area

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Rug

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Marrakesh Plains

Carrying Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Sleeve Band

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Robe

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria, Kano State, Kano

Rug

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan, Jaisalmer

Blanket

North America: Canada

Show Towel

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Albania

Rank Badge

Asia: East Asia, China, Beijing

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Carrying Band

Oceania

Bedding Pile Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan or Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Cover

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

Wrapper

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

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Sash

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Souvenir Pillow

North America: USA

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Learn more about textiles at our events

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Vivez la nature sauvage

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