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 Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Prayer Rug

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia, Erzerum

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Ningxia Huizu Zizhiqu

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Prayer Rug

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

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Christening Dress

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Prayer Cloth

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Sirih Cover

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

Monk's Garment

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Apron

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Vitu Island

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Cloth

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Nusa Penida or Bali

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Skirt

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

Headband

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, West New Guinea

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Nusa Penida, Klungkung

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Panel

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Waist Cloth

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

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Table Cloth

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

Explore Hats

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Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Patabamba

Hat

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Bulgaria

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Crown

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Veil

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Bonnet

North America: Canada

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Apo Kayan

Turban Fragment

Asia: South Asia, Northern India, India, Rajasthan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headdress

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

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

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Bound Foot Shoe

Asia: East Asia, China

Belt

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

Hooked Rug

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Perth County, Brunner

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Towel

North America: Canada

Rank Badge

Asia: East Asia, China, Beijing

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, K'iche', Chichicastenango

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Belt

South America: Western South America, Peru

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Rug

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, Redeyef

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Cloth

Europe: Western Europe, France

Rug

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Marrakesh Plains

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northeast China, Hebei

Panel

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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