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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Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Clerical Robe

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium

Temple Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Southeast India, Andhra Pradesh

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Wedding Blouse

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary, Transdanubia, Sarkis Area

Chair Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Bullock Mask

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Saurashtra

Wedding Turban

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Apron

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Padang

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Necklace

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Socsargen- North Cotabato

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Sumatera Selatan, Palembang

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Java

Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Explore Hats

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Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

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

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Volendam

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Pillow Case

North America: Canada

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Hanging

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

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Petal Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru

Handkerchief

Europe

Double Bag

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Bergama

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Central Japan

Bag

Asia: South Asia, Bangladesh

Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Shoulder Cloth Or Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Change Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Shawl Fragment

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Kashmir

Rug

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria, Aleppo

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Dress

Asia: South Asia, Northern India, India, Rajasthan, Jaipur, Songaner

Create Your Own Collection!

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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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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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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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