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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Altar Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Tharparkar

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shawl

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

Monk's Garment

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Hyderabad

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Dress

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Cloth

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

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Mask

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Sulu Archipelago

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Ceremonial Wrapper

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

Waist Cloth

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

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Skirt

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

Waist Cloth

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

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Breast Wrapper

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

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Puppet

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia; Java

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Plant Fibre Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Explore Hats

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Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, South Tunisia

Head Cloth

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, South Tunisia

Head Ring Flap

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Bonnet

Europe

Head Cloth

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

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Baby Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Bonnet

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

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh or Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Kutch

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Headband

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Cordillera Administrative Region- Mountain Province, Bontoc

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Head Cloth

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Yoke

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Chalice Cover

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Sash Fragment

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Rain Cape

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Honshu Island,Tohoku, Yamagata Prefecture, Shonai area

Blouse

North America: Mexico

Shawl

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Band

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Sample

Africa

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Leggings

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Bib

Asia: East Asia, China

Panel

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Roundel

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Create Your Own Collection!

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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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