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.

Explorez notre collection 

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

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Wedding Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Qur'an Bag

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Dance Sling

South America: Western South America, Peru

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Kyoto

Ceremonial Mask

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Hunter's Coat

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Ceremonial Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Waist Cloth

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

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Money Bag Front

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Stocking

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Wan Sai village

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Explore Hats

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Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

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

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Baby Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Polynesia, French Polynesia, Tahiti

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Headband

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Hat Band

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

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Bonnet

Europe: Central Europe, Germany

Hat

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

Headdress

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Hair Tie

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Central Java

Shawl

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland, Paisley

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi

Belt

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Bag

North America: Central America, Guatemala; North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Nahuala

Sample

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Doily

North America: Canada

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Chajul

Underpants

North America: Canada

Blouse

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Nusa Penida or Bali

Saddle Bag

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Middle Atlas Mountains

Cover

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Tent Bag

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Western Turkmenistan

Cloth

Europe

Seating Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Sash

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Nahuala

Create Your Own Collection!

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Dive in!

Learn more about textiles at our events

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Créez votre collection personnelle!

Ajoutez des objets à votre collection et montrez-les à vos collègues ou à vos amis par courriel.

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Étoffez vos connaissances

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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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Étoffez vos connaissances

Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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