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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Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Mat

Asie: Asie du Sud-Est, Indonésie, Moluques, Sangir

Ceremonial Cloth

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

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Kazagh

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Funerary Cloth

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

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Prayer Rug

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Money Strip

Africa: West Africa, Ghana

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Batik Sample

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

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Altar Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Davao region

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Table Cloth

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Explore Hats

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Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Patabamba

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Head Cloth

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, Tataouine governorate, Chenini

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Hat

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

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Ring Flap

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

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Nahuala

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Head Cloth

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

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Crown

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Head Ring Flap

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Hat

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

Cap

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia

Explore Tea Cosies

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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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Explore Woven Textiles

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Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Mother Pillow

North America: USA, District of Columbia, Bollingfield

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Shirt

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary, Sarkoz

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Ceremonial Apron

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Hat

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Handkerchief

North America: USA

Shoulder Cloth

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

Shawl

Africa: North Africa, Morocco

Cloth

Europe: Western Europe, France

Bag

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Maharashtra, Khandesh

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Bag

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Dress

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Bag

North America: Mexico, Hidalgo, Mexquital Valley, Ixmiquilpán

Shawl

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, High Atlas Mountains

Commemorative Cloth

Africa: West Africa, Cameroon, Littoral Province, Douala

Quilt

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Mitchell or Maple

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!

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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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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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