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 Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Chalice Cover

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Panderma

Monk's Stole

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Dress

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Maniple

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Money Strip

Africa: West Africa, Ghana

Wedding Shoe Cover

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

Ceremonial Mask

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Cope

Europe: Western Europe, France

Wedding Dress

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

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Mandalay

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Band

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Blanket

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Necklace

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Davao- Davao del Sur

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Panel

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Lesser Sunda Islands, Nusa Tenggara, Flores

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headdress

Africa: Southern Africa, South Africa

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Headdress

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Guizhou Province, Shi Tou Zhai village

Cowboy Hat

South America: Southern South America, Chile, Santiago

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Hat Flap

Asia: East Asia, China

Headband

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Hat

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Donkey Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Western Iran

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Yoke

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Serbia

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Huehuetenango, Colotenango

Blanket

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Prince Edward County, Ameliasburgh

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northeastern Thailand, Kalasin province

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Towel

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Sash

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Rug

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Punjab

Hair Tie

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Shawl

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, High Atlas Mountains

Boot

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Coverlet

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Bukhara

Hanging

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

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Dive in!

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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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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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