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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Nô Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Ghiordes

Dance Apron

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

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Panderma

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Tharparkar

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Altar Cover

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Camel Flank Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Western Turkmenistan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Waist Cloth

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Altar Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, East Timor

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Batik Sample

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Chest Ornament

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Kengtung

Wrapper

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

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

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

Food Cover

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Soldier's Hat

Africa: North Africa, Sudan

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Nazca

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Ring Flap

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Kerchief

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Headdress

Asia: East Asia, China

Cover

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Headdress Panel

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Headband

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Hat Flap

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Hat

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

Mantle Panel Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Skirt

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

Tent Band

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Blanket

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Dowry Bag

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Jacket

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

Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Baby Carrier

Africa: West Africa, Ghana, Northern Ghana

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Eastern India, Manipur

Fragment

Asia: East Asia, China

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Towel

Europe: Eastern Europe

Blanket

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Eastern Townships

Coat

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Serbia and Montenegro

Waist Cloth

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

Pack Band

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran, Fars

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

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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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