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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Qur'an Bag

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Mask

Africa: West Africa, Cameroon, Oku

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Hyderabad

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Kadhan, Badin, Indus delta

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Belt

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Fez

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Ceremonial Cloth

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

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Bergama

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Anklet

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Cordillera Administrative Region

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Padang

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Kalimantan Timur, Apo Kayan

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

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

Hair Ornament

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Eastern Thailand

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Wall Covering

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Leggings

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Okha

Explore Hats

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Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Headband

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

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Hat

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Sept Iles Maliotenam

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cover

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Aacha Alta

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Yunnan

Hat

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Santiago Atitlan

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Veil

Europe

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

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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Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Rug

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Perth County, Brunner

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Yardage

North America: Canada

Shawl

Asia: East Asia, China

Blanket

North America: Mexico, Coahuila, Saltillo

Sample

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Sample

Africa: West Africa, Senegal

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Cloth Fragment

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan, Jaipur

Pillow Cover

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Wedding Dress

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan,Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Indus Kohistan

Table Cloth

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Bag

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

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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