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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Cope

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Wedding Dress

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Wedding Blouse

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary, Transdanubia, Sarkis Area

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district, Maraza

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Altar Cloth

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Portugal, Madeira

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Tharparkar

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Batik Sample

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Kelantan

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Shoulder Cloth

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

Jacket Back

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

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

Batik Sample

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Padang

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Waist Cloth

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

Shirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Money Bag Front

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cloth

Africa

Food Cover

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

Tube Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Explore Hats

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Head Cloth

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Hat

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria, Lagos State, Lagos

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Eastern China, Guangdong

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

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

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Dress

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Altar Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Roundel

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Sash End

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

Plant Fibre Mat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Solomon Islands

Robe

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Vientiane

Sample Book

North America: Canada

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Rank Badge

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Sleeve Band

Asia: East Asia, China

Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northwestern Iran

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Jacket

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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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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