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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Wall Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Dress

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

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Dress

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

Temple Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Southeast India, Andhra Pradesh

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Funerary Sheet

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania, Salaj

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Money Strip

Africa: West Africa, Ghana

Ceremonial Mat

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

Shaman's Necklace

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Sulawesi Tengah, Toli Toli Utara, Galumpang

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Panel

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Cloth

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

Wrapper

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand

Blanket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Shaman's Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wrapper

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

Waist Cloth

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

Wrapper

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

Cushion Cover

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

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Akia

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi

Hat

Asia: North Asia, Mongolia, Karakarum, Shankh Monastery

Headdress

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat Plume

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northeast China, Hebei

Bonnet

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

Headband

South America: Western South America, Peru, South Coast

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shepherd's Hat

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

Head Ring

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

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Sash

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northeast China, Hebei

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

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

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Blouse Front

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Double Bag

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Punjab

Poncho

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Cachin

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Shoulder Cloth

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

Banner Fragment

Asia: East Asia, China

Blanket

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tent Band

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Tent Pole Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Western Turkmenistan

Cloth

Europe: Western Europe, France

Carrying Cloth

Asia: East Asia, China, Central China, Sichuan, Chengdu

Baby Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Ireland

Purse

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Cloth

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, San Marcos, San Pedro Sacatepéquez

Head Kerchief

North America: Mexico, Chiapas, Zinacantán

Cushion Cover

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Middle Atlas Mountains

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