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 Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Altar Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Mask

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Wedding Belt

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Fez

Wedding Dress

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

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Prayer Rug

Asia: East Asia, China, Eastern Turkestan

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Dress

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

Sirih Cover

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

Prayer Rug

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

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Vientiane

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Shawl

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

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Waist Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Vest

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

Loom

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Plant Fibre Mat

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

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

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

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Hat

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Cap

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Hat

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Polynesia, French Polynesia, Tahiti

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Israel, Nazareth

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Headband

Africa: North Africa, Morocco

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

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

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

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, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Neck Ornament

Africa: East Africa, Kenya

Coverlet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Waterloo County

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Fragment

Asia: South Asia, India

Sleeve Band

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

Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru

Blanket

Africa: West Africa, Mali, Mopti region

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Towel

North America: Canada

Double Belt Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Blanket

North America: Canada

Sari Border

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi

Shepherd's Coat

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

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Shoulder Cloth

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

Quilt

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Lanark County, Eganville

Coverlet

North America: USA, Pennsylvania

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

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Dive in!

Learn more about textiles at our events

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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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