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 Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Dance Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Toraja Highlands

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Hyderabad

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Dress

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Dance Skirt

Africa: West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Cover

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Prayer Rug

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

Bullock Mask

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Wrapper

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

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Altar Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak, 2nd Division, Serien

Shoulder Cloth Or Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Wall Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Shoulder Cloth

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

Batik Sample

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Loom Rod

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao, Southern Mindanao

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Vientiane

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali?

Scarf

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Explore Hats

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Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Hat

Asia: North Asia, Mongolia

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Baby Bonnet

North America: USA

Head Ring

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Ring Flap

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

Headband

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, High Atlas Mountains

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Headdress

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Yunnan

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: North Asia, Mongolia

Hat

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

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

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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Bag

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

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá

Wrapper

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

Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran, Fars

Dress

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec

Sleeve Band

Asia: East Asia, China

Sash

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Sari Border

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Surat

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Vietnam

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Strip

Africa: East Africa, Uganda

Table Runner

North America: Canada, Eastern Canada, Newfoundland & Labrador, Grenfell Mission

Napkin

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Upholstery Fragment

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shawl

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, La Paz, Aroma

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Santa María de Jesús

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Create Your Own Collection!

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Dive in!

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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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