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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Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Funerary Mask

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

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Kutch

Prayer Rug

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Cloth

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Monk's Garment

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Dress

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

Wedding Cloth

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

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Prayer Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Altar Cloth

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Fish Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Wrapper

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

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Plant Fibre Mat

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

Vest

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Shirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Davao- Davao del Sur

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Kelantan

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Ghana, Upper East Region, Bolgatanga

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Turban

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Guizhou Province, Shi Tou Zhai village

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headband

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Belt

North America: Central America, Guatemala; Totonicapán Department

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China

Hat

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Bulgaria

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Explore Woven Textiles

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Belt

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Robe

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

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

Blanket

Africa: West Africa, Sierra Leone

Double Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran, Kerman Province

Panel And Tunic Band

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Vest

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Doll

Asia: East Asia, China

Wrapper

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

Bed Valance

Asia: East Asia, China

Purse

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Sleeve Band

Asia: East Asia, China

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Sample

Africa

Souvenir Pillow

North America: Canada, Western Canada, Saskatchewan, Cabri

Shirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, National Capitol Region, City of Manila

Under Saddle Rug

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Kurdistan, Senneh

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Dive in!

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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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