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 Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Shaman's Apron

Africa: West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire

Wedding Vest

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Cope

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Tharparkar

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Ghiordes

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Altar Cover

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Ceremonial Mask

Africa: West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire

Bullock Horn Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Dance Shirt

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

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

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

Wedding Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Northern Sumatra

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Shoulder Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Coat

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Kelantan

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Java

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Cordillera Administrative Region- Mountain Province, Bontoc

Cap

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Africa

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Hat

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Indus Kohistan

Hat

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Official Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Ring Flap

Asia: South Asia, India

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia?

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Iran or Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Explore Woven Textiles

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Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Poncho

South America: Southern South America, Chile

Petal Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Robe

Asia: East Asia, Korea

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Belt

South America: Western South America, Peru

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Sari Border

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

Bag Face

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Crazy Quilt

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Rug

North America: Canada

Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northern Iran, Shahsavan Area

Quilt

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Lindsay

Cloth

Asia: East Asia, China

Shawl

South America: Western South America, Peru

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Blanket

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Blouse

North America: Mexico, Oaxaca, Oaxaca

Hooked Rug

North America: Canada

Table Cloth

Europe: Central Europe, Czech Republic

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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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