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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Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, India or Pakistan

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Cope

Europe: Western Europe, France

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Hyderabad

Ceremonial Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia?

Sirih Cover

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

Wedding Shirt

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania, Maramures

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, France

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Java

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Band

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northeastern Thailand, Kalasin province

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Hat

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Wrapper

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

Yardage

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia

Skirt

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Explore Hats

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Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka, Shimoga

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Lake Titicaca, Taquile

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka, Shimoga

Head Cloth

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

Hat

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

Head Cloth

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Hat Band

Asia: East Asia, China, Central China, Shaanxi

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Chichicastenango (San Tomas)

Head Ring Flap

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka, Shimoga

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Towel

North America: Canada

Table Cover Set

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Quilt

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Delta

Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Square Cloth

Europe: Central Europe, Austria

Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru, Coast

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Bag

North America: Canada

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Rank Badge

Asia: East Asia, China

Edging

Europe: Central Europe, Switzerland?

Blanket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Coat

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Baby Carrier

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Coca Bag

South America: Central South America, Bolivia

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Handkerchief

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Cloth

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

Cloth

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England, London

Fragment

Asia: East Asia, 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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Créez votre collection personnelle!

Ajoutez des objets à votre collection et montrez-les à vos collègues ou à vos amis par courriel.

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Étoffez vos connaissances

Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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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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