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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Sirih Cover

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Lesser Sunda Islands, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Sumbawa

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Bullock Mask

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

Dalmatic

Europe

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Prayer Panel

Asia: West Asia, Turkey?

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, France

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Tharparkar

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon

Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Tube Skirt

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

Breast Wrapper

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

Skirt Length

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Eastern Thailand

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Visayas area, Panay island

Drawstring Bag

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

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Socsargen- North Cotabato

Shawl Or Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Terengganu, Kota Terengganu

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Wrapper

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

Tube Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Shoulder Cloth

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

Waist Cloth

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

Explore Hats

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Hat Flap

Asia: East Asia, China

Towel

Europe: Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Zactovna-Bukovina, Village of Kitzman

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Head Ring Flap

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Headband

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Cap

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Ocongate

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Heilongjiag Province, Tongjiang, Hezhe village

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Nebaj

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Headband

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Cordillera Administrative Region- Mountain Province, Bontoc

Leg Wrapper

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Hat

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

Rain Hat

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Yunnan

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

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

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Overskirt

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Western Sumatra

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Bedding Pile Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan or Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Coca Bag

South America: Western South America, Peru

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China, Eastern China, Hong Kong

Belt

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Chahuaytire

Shawl

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland, Paisley

Tent Bag

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Camel Girth

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Thar Desert

Skirt

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

Tube Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Towel

North America: Canada

Roundel

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Tunic Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

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