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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Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Wedding Shawl

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

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Shawl

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

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Altar Frontal

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Clerical Robe

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Mask

Africa: West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Christening Dress

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Shoulder Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Cushion Cover

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

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Sample

Asia: South East Asia

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Waist Cloth

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Java

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Java

Shoulder Cloth

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

War Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Terengganu

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Ring

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

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Chimaltenango, Patzún

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Head Cloth

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, South Tunisia

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Wan Sai village

Headband

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, High Atlas Mountains

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Lake Titicaca, Taquile

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Explore Tea Cosies

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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

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Cushion Cover

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Needlework Sampler

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Canopy

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Surendranagar

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Coverlet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Quilt

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Lindsay

Hanging

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

Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Coverlet

North America: Canada

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Pitumarca

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quetzaltenango

Sheet

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Bukhara

Tunic

North America: Mexico

Souvenir Pillow

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Windsor

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Quilt

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Beauharnais

Skirt

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Scarf

Asia: East Asia, Japan

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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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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