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

Prayer Rug

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

Dance Apron

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

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Central Iran, Kashan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Ceremonial Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lake Toba Region

Dalmatic

Europe

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Trousers

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

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Shaman's Necklace

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Wedding Shawl

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

Prayer Rug

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Altar Frontal

Asia: East Asia, China

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Hyderabad

Wedding Dress

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Belt Ornament

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java or Bali

Sample

South East Asia

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Money Bag Front

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Money Bag Front

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Jacket Back

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Earring

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Shepherd's Hat

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

Bed Cover

Asia: South Asia, India

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Apo Kayan

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Headdress Panel

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Headdress

Africa: Southern Africa, South Africa

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

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, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Poncho

South America: Southern South America, Chile

Table Cloth

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Wall Hanging

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Coverlet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Dress

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Skirt

Asia: South Asia, India, Mizoram or Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Chin

Belt

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand, Nan

Curtain Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Head Ring Flap

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

Ear Muffs

Asia: East Asia, China

Panel

Europe: Eastern Europe, Ukraine

Poncho

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, La Paz, Pacajes, Achiri District

Band Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Ixil Triangle, K'iche', Nebaj

Rug

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia

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What's On!

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Vivez la nature sauvage

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