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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Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Altar Cloth

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Prayer Cloth

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Monk's Stole

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Shawl

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

Diviner's Bag

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Dress

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

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Dress

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

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Kadhan, Badin, Indus delta

Cope

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Hereke

Sirih Cover

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

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Wall Covering

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Cordillera Administrative Region- Mountain Province, Barlig region

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Belt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, West New Guinea

Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Cordillera Administrative Region

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Wall Covering

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Scarf

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Akia

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

War Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Baby Bonnet

North America: USA

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Ho Lun Township, Num Lin Kong village

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Headband

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northeast China, Hebei or Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

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

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Skirt

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

Fragment

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab, Lahore?

Skirt

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

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Hooded Cloak

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Middle Atlas Mountains

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Blanket

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, Gafsa governorate, Gafsa

Crazy Quilt

North America: Canada, Eastern Canada

Theatre Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Blouse

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Chamba

Jacket

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Chichicastenango

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Chair Rug

Asia: East Asia, China

Rug

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

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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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