The Textile Museum of Canada is temporarily closed to the public as of February 16th, 2025 Learn More

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.

Explorez notre collection 

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

View All

Mourning Overskirt

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Chuquisaca, Tarabuco or Villa Villa

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Prayer Rug

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

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shaman's Apron

Africa: West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia, Kirschehir

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, France

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Explore South East Asian Textiles

View All

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northeastern Thailand, Kalasin province

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

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

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Breast Beam

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Jo Phu Sie village

Shoulder Cloth

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

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Belt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, West New Guinea

Shirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Shirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Explore Hats

View All

Towel

Europe: Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Zactovna-Bukovina, Village of Doroshiwtzi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Head Cloth

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Li Mountains

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Bonnet

North America: Canada

Hat Flap

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Sulu Archipelago

Hat

North America: Mexico, Chiapas, Magdalenas

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Aacha Alta

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Explore Tea Cosies

View All

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

View All

Pillow Case

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Wrapper

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

Wrapper Panel

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Chest Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Panel

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cloth

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

Basket

North America: USA, Southwestern USA

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Chichicastenango

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Blouse Front

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Belt

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Hat

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

Tent Bag

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Pillow Sham

North America: Canada

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Raffia Pile Cloth

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Rank Badge

Asia: East Asia, China, Beijing

Camel Girth

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Thar Desert

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Create Your Own Collection!

Add items to Your Collection and share with colleagues or friends via email.

Learn More

Dive in!

Learn more about textiles at our events

Learn More

Créez votre collection personnelle!

Ajoutez des objets à votre collection et montrez-les à vos collègues ou à vos amis par courriel.

En savoir plus

Étoffez vos connaissances

Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

En savoir plus

What's On!

Learn more about our current exhibitions

Learn More

Dive in!

Learn more about textiles at our events

Learn More

Vivez la nature sauvage

Vivez la nature sauvage

En savoir plus

Étoffez vos connaissances

Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

En savoir plus