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 Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Camel Flank Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Wedding Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Turban

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Christening Dress

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Hyderabad

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan

Prayer Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Table Cloth

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

Jacket

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

Plant Fibre Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Batik Sample

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China?

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Mimaropa- Occidental Mindoro, Mananao

Skirt

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

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Printing Block

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Explore Hats

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Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Turban

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Towel

Europe: Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Zactovna-Bukovina, Village of Kitzman

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Li Mountains

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Sun Bonnet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

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, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Camel Flank Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Dress

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Bag

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Runner

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi

Towel

North America: Canada

Pillow Case

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Bursa

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Bag

South America: Central South America, Bolivia

Wall Hanging

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Blouse

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

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Band

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Create Your Own Collection!

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Dive in!

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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

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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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