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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Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Altar Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Shaman's Baton

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Altar Frontal

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Wedding Shawl

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

Monk's Stole

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Monk's Stole

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Blouse

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Theatre Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Dance Sling

South America: Western South America, Peru

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan, Eastern Bhutan

Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

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

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Sumatera Selatan, Palembang

Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Sash

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Pattern Stick

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

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Batik Sample

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

Wrapper

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

Shaman's Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore Hats

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Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Headband

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Headband

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Chichicastenango

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan or Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Zamboanga Peninsula- Sulu

Head Cloth

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

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

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Shawl

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria, Homs

Hunter's Coat

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Pillow Case

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Shoulder Cloth

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

Rug

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, High Atlas Mountains

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Jacket

North America: Canada

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India

Sandal

North America: Mexico, Morelos

Sash

Asia: East Asia, China

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Robe

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Jacket

North America: USA, New York

Coat Fragment

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Kashmir

Bodice

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Waterloo County, Galt

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

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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

Vivez la nature sauvage

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