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

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Tharparkar

Ceremonial Apron

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Wedding Blouse

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

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Masquerade Costume

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Ceremonial Mask

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Dance Shirt

Africa: West Africa, Burkina Faso, Volta-Noire, Sourou, Kiembara

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Shoe Cover

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

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Cope

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Ceremonial Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia?

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Wedding Shawl

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt Length

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Eastern Thailand

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Chest Ornament

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Kengtung

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Sash

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Kelantan

Wall Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

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

Money Bag Front

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth Fragment

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headdress

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Ghana, Upper East Region, Bolgatanga

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Bonnet

Europe: Central Europe, Germany

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat Fragment

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Explore Tea Cosies

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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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Under Saddle Rug

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Shawl

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Middle Atlas Mountains

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Shirt

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

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Bed Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Eastern India, West Bengal

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Blanket

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Shawl

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

Apron

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sacatepequez, San Antonio Aguas Calientes

Hanging

South America: Western South America, Peru

Napkin

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Raffia Pile Cloth

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Skirt

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Totonicapán Department, Totonicapán

Overskirt

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

Fragment

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

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Dive in!

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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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