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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Wedding Belt

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Fez

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Tenganan Pagerinsingan Village

Wedding Dress

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

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Portugal

Circumcision Trousers

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Wedding Mask

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Altar Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northeast Iran, Horasan

Festival Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Guizhou Province, Huangping county

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Bullock Horn Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Chasuble

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy, Venice

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Shirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Printing Block

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Wrapper

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Money Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Terengganu

Ceremonial Mat

Asie: Asie du Sud-Est, Indonésie, Moluques, Sangir

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra or Bali

Shoulder Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cape

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Davao region

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Wan Pan village

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Western Sumatra

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Wan Sai village

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Hat

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

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: North Asia, Mongolia, Karakarum, Shankh Monastery

Hat Flap

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Turban Fragment

Asia: South Asia, Northern India, India, Rajasthan

Hat Flap

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Bonnet

North America: Canada

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

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, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Nahualá

Tunic Band

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Tent Band

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Souvenir Pillow Case

North America: Canada

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka, Shimoga

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Bukhara

Sleeve Band

Asia: East Asia, China

Sample

Africa

Coca Bag

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, La Paz, Sica Sica

Dress

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Double Bag

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Food Cover

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Shawl

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Middle Atlas Mountains

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Lake Inle district

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Sampler

Europe: Central Europe, Germany

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

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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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