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 Shawl

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

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Theatre Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Shaman's Necklace

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northeast Iran, Horasan

Prayer Rug

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Bulgaria

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Kazagh

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan, Barmer

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Wedding Trousers

Asia: East Asia, China, Central China, Sichuan, Chengdu

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Prayer Rug

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

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Chest Ornament

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Kengtung

Shoulder Cloth

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

Plant Fibre Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Akia

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Necklace

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Davao- Davao del Sur

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

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

Explore Hats

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Shawl

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

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Baby Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Bonnet

Europe: Central Europe, Germany

Head Ring

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

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Santiago Atitlan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northeast China, Hebei

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Explore Woven Textiles

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Door Hanging

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Kelantan

Hooded Cloak

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Middle Atlas Mountains

Bag Face

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northern Iran, Shahsavan Area

Sleeve Band

Asia: East Asia, China

Cover

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Hanging Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Boot

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Bolster Cover

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Blouse

Africa: West Africa, Niger

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Fragment

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Canopy

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Table Cover

Europe: Eastern Europe

Sleeve Band

Asia: East Asia, China

Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Fragment

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Napkin

Asia: East Asia, China, Central China, Sichuan, Chengdu

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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