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

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Hereke

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Funerary Mask

South America: Eastern South America, Brazil, Upper Rio Negro

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Rug

Asia: East Asia, China, Eastern Turkestan

Wedding Dress

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Shoulder Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Pasemah Highlands

Wrapper

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

Batik Sample

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

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Sash

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

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Skirt

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Kelantan

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Sumatera Barat, Payakumbuh

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Akia

Table Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Explore Hats

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Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Head Kerchief

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Eastern Iran, Khorasan

Head Kerchief

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Headband

Africa: Southern Africa, South Africa

Cap

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Hat

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Headdress

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Head Scarf

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Shawl

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

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Head Cloth

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

Panel

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece, Greek Islands, Naxos

Band

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Tent Band Fragment

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan

Bed Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Bukhara or Samarkand

Sock

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Belt

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Ixil Triangle, Quiché, Nebaj

Altar Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Blouse

North America: Mexico, Chiapas

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Apron

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Curtain

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China, Central China, Shaanxi, Xian

Dress

North America: Canada, Western Canada, Manitoba, Winnipeg

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Coca Bag

South America: Western South America, Peru

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

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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!

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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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