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 Dress

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

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

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, Ladik

Bullock Cover

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

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Shaman's Apron

Africa: West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire

Shaman's Necklace

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Maluku, Sangir

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Kula

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shaman's Necklace

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo

Head Cloth?

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java?

Chest Ornament

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Kengtung

Hair Ornament

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Bedspread

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Purse

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Scarf

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Yardage

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, National Capitol Region, City of Manila

Box

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore Hats

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Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Patabamba

Shawl

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cowboy Hat

South America: Southern South America, Chile, Santiago

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Volendam

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Veil

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, Tunis governorate, Tunis

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Apo Kayan

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Irian Jaya, Lake Sentani region

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headband

Africa: Southern Africa, South Africa

Cap

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

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Blouse

North America: Mexico, Chiapas, Tenejepa

Skirt

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

Cloth

Europe: Western Europe, France

Pillow Case

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Camel Decoration

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia

Bib

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan or Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Skirt

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

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor, West Timor, Beboki State

Robe

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Fergana

Sash

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Band

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Handkerchief

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands

Napkin

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands

Sleeve Band

Asia: East Asia, China

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Hooded Cloak

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Middle Atlas Mountains

Bag

Asia: South Asia, Bangladesh

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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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