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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Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, France

Altar Frontal

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Dress

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Shaman's Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shaman's Necklace

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Clerical Robe

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium

Christening Dress

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java or Bali

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

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

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Terengganu

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Shoulder Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Breast Wrapper

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

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Barat, Cirebon

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Blanket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Jacket Back

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Baby Carrier

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

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Chinchero

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Polynesia, Samoa Islands

Head Ring Flap

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Chimaltenango, Patzún

Hat

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

Leg Wrapper

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Volendam

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

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

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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Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Cordillera Administrative Region

Coverlet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Southern Ontario, Toronto

Bag

South America: Central South America, Paraguay

Case

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium, Brussels

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Poncho

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, La Paz, Pacajes, West Pacajes

Under Saddle Rug

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Table Cover

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece, Greek Islands, Crete

Pack Band

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran, Fars

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Cape

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Savu

Belt

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

Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia, Konya

Underkimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru

Commemorative Table Runner

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

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