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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Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Festival Jacket

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Hyderabad

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Shawl

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

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Panderma

Cope

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Ningxia Huizu Zizhiqu

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Shaman's Apron

Africa: West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire

Camel Neck Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Western Afghanistan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, North Sumatra, Aceh

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Head Cloth

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Pasemah Highlands

Waist Cloth

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

Panel

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Turban

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Table Cloth

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Sarong

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Shaman's Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Maluku, Kisar

Panel

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Explore Hats

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Hat Band

Asia: East Asia, China, Central China, Shaanxi

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Aacha Alta

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Head Cloth

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

Official Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Bonnet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Waterloo County, Galt

Cap

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Baby Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Sierra Leone

Wall Hanging

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Central Japan

Mattress Cover

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Shirt

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Curtain

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Leg Strap

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Guizhou Province, Kaili or Hunan, Matang village

Change Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Cloth

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Cloth

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Chemise

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece, Thrace

Double Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran, Fars

Wall Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India

Cover

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district

Quilt

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Shawl

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, La Paz, Sica Sica

Create Your Own Collection!

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Dive in!

Learn more about textiles at our events

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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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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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