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

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Altar Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Wedding Shoe Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Kutch

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Dress

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

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Camel Flank Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Funerary Cloth

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

Theatre Banner

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Central Iran, Isfahan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Festival Jacket

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

Funerary Mask

South America: Eastern South America, Brazil, Upper Rio Negro

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Vientiane

Bolster Cover

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Shaman's Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Wall Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Headband

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

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

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Pattern Stick

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Jo Phu Sie village

Prayer Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Cloth?

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java?

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Northern Sumatra

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Kelantan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wrapper

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

Purse

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Belt Ornament

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Cushion Cover

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

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore Hats

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Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Nahuala

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Kengtung

Headband

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Polynesia, Samoa Islands

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Shepherd's Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Bonnet

Europe: Central Europe, Austria

Head Ring Flap

Asia: South Asia, India

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Cloth

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Cloth Fragment

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan, Jaipur

Cover

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Shawl

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Skirt

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Jacket Back

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

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

Towel

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Cloud Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Trinket Box

North America: Canada

Doily

North America: Canada

Sash

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Blanket

North America: Mexico, Coahuila State, Saltillo

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

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Étoffez vos connaissances

Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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