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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Dance Skirt

Africa: West Africa, Burkina Faso, Volta-Noire, Sourou, Kiembara

Prayer Rug

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Hyderabad

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Bullock Horn Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Vientiane

Bullock Horn Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Kyoto

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Kelantan

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Blanket

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Batik Sample

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Mat

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

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Kalimantan Timur, Apo Kayan

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Lake Inle district

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Skirt

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Cap

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Head Cloth

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Polynesia, French Polynesia, Tahiti

Veil

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Chichicastenango

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Bag

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

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Explore Tea Cosies

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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, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Shawl

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran, Kerman Province, Kerman

Initiation Shirt

Africa: West Africa, Burkina Faso, Volta-Noire, Sourou, Kiembara

Roundel

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Bag

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Shepherd's Coat

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Blouse Front

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Rug

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Ningxia Huizu Zizhiqu

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China, Eastern China, Guangdong, Sun-Wei

Placemat

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Dress

Asia: South Asia, Northern India, India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, Songaner

Blouse Fragment

North America: Central America, Belize, Maya Mopan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Tea Towel

Europe: Central Europe, Austria, Vienna

Bag Face

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Strap

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Skirt

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

Create Your Own Collection!

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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!

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Dive in!

Learn more about textiles at our events

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Vivez la nature sauvage

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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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