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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Shaman's Necklace

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Wedding Trousers

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

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

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

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Mask

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Altar Cover

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Chair Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Tharparkar

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Poncho

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Chuquisaca, Potolo Region

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Prayer Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Barat, Indramayu

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Dance Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Toraja Highlands

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northeastern Thailand

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Akia

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Bengkulu

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Head Ring Flap

Asia: South Asia, India

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Hair Tie

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan

Crown

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Guizhou Province

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Waziristan

Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran, Fars

Dress

Africa: North Africa, Morocco?

Bed Curtain

Europe: Western Europe, France, Loire-Atlantique Department, Nantes

Shepherd's Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Eastern Afghanistan or Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Robe

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria, Northern Nigeria

Blouse Panel

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quetzaltenango, San Martin Sacatepequez

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Tube Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao- Lanao del Sur

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Savu

Poncho

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Potosi, Calcha

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Cloth

Europe: Western Europe, France

Strip

Africa: West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire

Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Davao- South Cotabato

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

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!

Learn more about our current exhibitions

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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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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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