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 Shawl

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

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Belt

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Fez

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Mourning Overskirt

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Chuquisaca, Tarabuco or Villa Villa

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Gimput

Altar Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

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

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Clerical Robe

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium

Cope

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Flag

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Circumcision Trousers

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Waist Cloth

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

Skirt

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Leboyan River

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Necklace

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Wrapper

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

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Mahakam River area

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Lake Inle district

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Printing Block

Asia: South East Asia

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Plant Fibre Mat

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

Fish Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

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

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Veil

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Veil

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Aacha Alta

Hat

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

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Hat Flap

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Crown

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Baby Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

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, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Explore Woven Textiles

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Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Panel

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Buggy Shawl

North America: Canada

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Shawl

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Double Bag

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Shoulder Cloth

Africa: West Africa, Ghana

Tent Band Fragment

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan

Tunic Band

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Backstrap Loom

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Nahuala

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Blanket

North America: Mexico

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Quilt

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

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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!

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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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