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 Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Camel Neck Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Kyoto

Festival Jacket

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Blouse

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

Shaman's Necklace

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Shawl

Africa: North Africa, Morocco

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Cape

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Plant Fibre Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Vietnam

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Blouse

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

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Batik Sample

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

Waist Cloth

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Backstrap Loom

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao

Chest Ornament

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Kengtung

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Explore Hats

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Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Jambi

Hair Tie

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Panama

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Headband

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Veil

Europe

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Hat Flap

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headdress

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Head Cloth

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

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

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Sampler

Asia: East Asia, China

Belt

South America: Western South America, Peru

Garter

Asia: East Asia, China

Blanket

North America: Mexico, Coahuila, Saltillo

Headdress

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Rug

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan, Jaisalmer

Batik Sample

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Rug

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Perth County, Brunner

Towel

Europe: Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Zactovna-Bukovina, Village of Kitzman

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria, Kano State, Kano

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Bukhara

Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru

Tent Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia

Skirt

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

Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Money Strip

Africa: West Africa, Ghana

Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

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

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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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