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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Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Shawl

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

Altar Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Chair Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Trousers

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

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia, Kirschehir

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Northern Caucasus

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Dance Shirt

Africa: West Africa, Burkina Faso, Volta-Noire, Sourou, Kiembara

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Padang

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Loom Tool

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao

Blouse

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Belt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Money Bag Front

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Food Cover

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Sumatera Selatan, Palembang

Hair Ornament

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Eastern Thailand

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Blouse

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Cloth

Africa

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra or Bali

Tube Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Head Cloth

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

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Head Scarf

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

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Socsargen- North Cotabato

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Europe: Central Europe

Head Ring Flap

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

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria, Homs

Headband

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco

Headband

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Burkina Faso, Volta-Noire, Sourou, Kiembara

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Panama

Explore Tea Cosies

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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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Bag

Asia: South Asia, India

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, K'iche', Cotzal

Napkin

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Shoulder Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Puno

Rank Badge

Asia: East Asia, China, Beijing

Sash

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Bed Valance

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

Rug

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Quilt

North America: USA

Cushion Cover

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Wrapper Panel

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran, Fars

Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Cloth

Europe: Central Europe, Germany

Roundel

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Dress

Africa: North Africa, Morocco?

Sampler

Asia: East Asia, China

Skirt

Europe: Central Europe, Germany or Europe: Central Europe, Switzerland

Create Your Own Collection!

Add items to Your Collection and share with colleagues or friends via email.

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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

Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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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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