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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Camel Flank Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Northern Caucasus

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Altar Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Kyoto

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Masquerade Costume

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan, Bikaner

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northeast Iran, Horasan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Dance Apron

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

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Central Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Blanket

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northeastern Thailand

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Cover

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Vietnam

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Shoulder Cloth

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Terengganu, Kota Terengganu?

Breast Wrapper

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

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Loin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Explore Hats

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Hat Flap

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

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

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Head Ring Flap

Asia: South Asia, India

Head Cloth

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Chimaltenango, Patzún

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Hat

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan or Asia, Central Asia, Afghanistan

Veil

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, Tunis governorate, Tunis

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sacatepequez, San Antonio Aguas Calientes

Skirt

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

Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Doll

Asia: East Asia, China

Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Kuba area

Bag

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Sample

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Panel

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Wall Hanging

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ear Muffs

Asia: East Asia, China

Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan or Asia, Central Asia, Afghanistan

Dress

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Shawl

South America: Western South America, Peru

Create Your Own Collection!

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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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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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