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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Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Central Japan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Kula

Chair Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Mourning Overskirt

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Chuquisaca, Tarabuco or Villa Villa

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Cope

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northeast Iran, Horasan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Tharparkar

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Shoulder Cloth

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

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Belt

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Fez

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Bolster Cover

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Prayer Cloth

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Wedding Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Chair Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Ornament

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Sash

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

Jacket Back

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Barat, Indramayu

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Loom

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Batik Sample

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Blouse

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

Shoulder Cloth

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

Book Cover

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

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Davao- South Cotabato

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo

Hat

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Bulgaria

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Head Cloth

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

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Aacha Alta

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Veil

Europe

Head Ring

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Li Mountains

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Festival 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, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Apron

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Fenelon Falls

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Poncho

North America: Mexico, Chiapas, Zinacantán

Blouse

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

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Rug

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Pillow Cover

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

Wall Hanging

North America: USA, New York

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Sulu Archipelago

Hat

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

Shawl

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Rif region

Bag Face

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran, Kerman Province

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Camel Girth

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Thar Desert

Shirt

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Hua Xi region, near Guyang City

Cuff

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Nahuala

Pillow Case

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Shawl

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Bolivar Region

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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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