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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Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Camel Knee Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Priest's Stole

Europe: Western Europe, France

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Money Strip

Africa: West Africa, Ghana

Bolster Cover

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Chair Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Dance Sling

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Pitumarca

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Batik Sample

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Waist Cloth

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

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Loom Tool

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao

Altar Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia or Malaysia

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines; Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Shoulder Cloth

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

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Belt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, West New Guinea

Blanket

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

Skirt

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

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Baby Bonnet

North America: USA

Sash

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Bonnet

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Central China, Shaanxi

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Official Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

North America: Mexico, Chiapas, Magdalenas

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Santiago Atitlan

Hat Flap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Hat

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

Headband

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Carrying Cloth

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

Hat

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Bulgaria

Hat

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Southern Ontario, Toronto

Head Kerchief

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Eastern Iran, Khorasan

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, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Apron

Asia: East Asia, China

Cushion Cover

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Bib

Asia: East Asia, China

Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, France

Rug

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Panel

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Cover

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Nahualá

Sampler

Asia: East Asia, China

Waist Cloth

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

Blouse Fragment

North America: Central America, Belize, Maya Mopan

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Skirt

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

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Fergana

Animal Trapping

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Vest

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

Tent Bag

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Festival Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Guizhou Province, Huangping county

Shepherd's Hat

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

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Dive in!

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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

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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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