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.

Explorez notre collection 

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 Shawl

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

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Nô Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Altar Cover

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, North Coast

Wedding Belt

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Fez

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Money Strip

Africa: West Africa, Ghana

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Vientiane

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Panel

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Vest

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

Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Samar or Leyete Island

Shaman's Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Kapuas River

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Southern Sumatra

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Wrapper

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

Ceremonial Cloth

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Carrying Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sacatepequez, San Antonio Aguas Calientes

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Ring

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

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Zamboanga Peninsula- Basilan

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Rain Hat

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Iran or Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Cordillera Administrative Region- Mountain Province, Bontoc

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Explore Tea Cosies

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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

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Bedding Pile Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan or Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Pillow Case

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Shoulder Cloth

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

Bedding Cover

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

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand

Apron

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Volendam

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Coat

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria or Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Sash

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Pillow Cover

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece, Greek Islands, Naxos

Sheet

North America: Canada

Tunic Band

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Samarqand province, Samarkand

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Yardage

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Okinawa, Miyako Island

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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