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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Sirih Cover

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

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Ceremonial Apron

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Ceremonial Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Bullock Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Saurashtra

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Mourning Overskirt

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

Ceremonial Mask

Africa: West Africa, Cameroon, Oku

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Bullock Horn Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wrapper

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Ceremonial Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia?

Bedspread

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Tube Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao- Lanao del Sur

Batik Sample

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

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak, 2nd Division, Paku

Skirt

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

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Puppet

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia; Java

Shoulder Cloth Fragment

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Explore Hats

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Crown

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Headband

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Head Cloth

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

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Turban

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

Hat

Africa

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai Province

Head Kerchief

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Iran or Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Shawl

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

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, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Pillow Case

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Coverlet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, York County or Peel County

Horseman's Poncho

South America: Southern South America, Chile, Santiago

Blouse Panel

North America: Central America, Guatemala, San Marcos, San Pedro Sacatepéquez

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Baby Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Ireland

Blouse Fragment

North America: Central America, Belize, Maya Mopan

Under Saddle Rug

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Poncho

North America: Mexico, Chiapas, Zinacantán

Horse Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Head Cloth

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

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Hooked Rug

North America: Canada

Shoulder Cape

North America: Mexico, Puebla

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Western Turkmenistan

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Jacket

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

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Kutch

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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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Learn more about textiles at our events

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Vivez la nature sauvage

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