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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Ceremonial Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Sirih Cover

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

Wedding Shawl

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

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district, Maraza

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Altar Cloth

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Diviner's Bag

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Prayer Rug

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Ceremonial Headdress

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

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Central Iran, Kashan

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Waist Cloth

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Sash End

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

Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Money Bag Front

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Vientiane

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Loom Rod

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao, Southern Mindanao

Shoulder Cloth

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

Plant Fibre Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Explore Hats

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Shepherd's Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Eastern Afghanistan or Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Hat Decoration

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

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

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Nebaj

Rain Hat

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Crown

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Cap

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Polynesia, French Polynesia, Tahiti

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Headband

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Santa María de Jesús

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Polynesia, Samoa Islands

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Hanging

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Vest

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Yunnan

Hanging

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

Turban

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

Shoulder Cloth

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

Sleeve Band

Asia: East Asia, China

Coverlet

North America: Canada

Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Blouse Fragment

North America: Central America, Belize, Maya Mopan

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Needle Booklet

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Apron Decoration

Asia: East Asia, China

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Chimaltenango, Comalapa

Hat

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

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Sash

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

Shoulder Cloth

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

Belt

North America: Central America, Guatemala

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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!

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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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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