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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Prayer Rug

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

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Temple Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Dance Skirt

Africa: Southern Africa, Zambia

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Bullock Horn Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Bullock Mask

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

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Hyderabad

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Ceremonial Poncho

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Chuquisaca, Potolo Region

Wedding Belt

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Fez

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Mandalay, Mandalay

Wedding Shawl

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

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Loin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area

Hat

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wrapper

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Pasemah Highlands

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Headband

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, West New Guinea

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Yunnan

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe

Head Cloth

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Hat

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Bulgaria

Bed Cover

Asia: South Asia, India

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Belt

North America: Central America, Guatemala; Totonicapán Department

Bonnet

Europe: Eastern Europe, Czech Republic

Official Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Hat

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

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

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

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Curtain

Africa: North Africa, Algeria, Alger

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Towel

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

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Cuff

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Eastern Turkmenistan

Napkin

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Ireland

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wrapper

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

Pillow Case

North America: Canada

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Punjab

Shoulder Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Eastern Afghanistan

Cover

Asia: South Asia, India or Asia: West Asia, Iran

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Hat Flap

Asia: East Asia, China

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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!

Learn more about our current exhibitions

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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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