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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Festival Jacket

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Trousers

Asia: East Asia, China, Central China, Sichuan, Chengdu

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Panderma

Shaman's Baton

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Kazagh

Maniple

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Cope

Europe: Western Europe, France

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Bullock Horn Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Chalice Cover

Europe: Western Europe, France

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Tenganan Pagerinsingan Village

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Cloth

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

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Skirt

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Padang

Vest

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

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia?

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Shoulder Cloth

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

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Explore Hats

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Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Ixil Triangle, Quiché, Nebaj

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Bed Cover

Asia: South Asia, India

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Hat

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Veil

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Li Mountains

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Chahuaytire or Pisac

Rain Hat

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Honshu Island, Tohoku District, Shonai area

Hat

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

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Chichicastenango

Head Cloth

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Hat

Africa

Festival 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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Sash

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Chichicastenango

Scarf

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Albania

Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Tunic Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Coat Sleeve Fragment

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Kashmir

Hanging

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Handkerchief

Europe

Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Yardage

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan

Bag Face

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Hat

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

Tent Bag

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Western Turkmenistan

Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Central Iran, Isfahan

Commemorative Cloth

Africa: East Africa, Tanzania

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Towel

Asia: North Asia, Russia

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran, Fars

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What's On!

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Learn more about textiles at our events

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Vivez la nature sauvage

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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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