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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Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Cloth

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Kula

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Kazakh, Fachraly

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, France

Wedding Shawl

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

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Hereke

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Sulawesi Tengah, Toli Toli Utara, Galumpang

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Tenganan Pagerinsingan Village

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia

Altar Frontal

Asia: East Asia, China

Prayer Cloth

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Tube Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Scarf

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Davao region

Cushion Cover

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

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Plant Fibre Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Zamboanga Peninsula- Basilan

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Zamboanga Peninsula- Basilan

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Java

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Explore Hats

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Hat

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

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headdress

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Headdress Panel

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Zamboanga Peninsula- Sulu

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Cloud Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Scarf

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Shoulder Cloth Or Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Curtain

Asia: South Asia, India

Needlework Sampler

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai

Quilt

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Township of East Nissouri

Hooked Rug

North America: Canada, Eastern Canada

Tent Band Fragment

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Tashkent

Fragment

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Southeast India, Andhra Pradesh, Chirala

Robe

Africa: West Africa, Cameroon

Shawl

South America: Central South America, Bolivia

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Jacket

sia: East Asia, Japan

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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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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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