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

Bullock Horn Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Kadhan, Badin, Indus delta

Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Tharparkar

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Hereke

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Mourning Overskirt

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

Prayer Rug

Asia: East Asia, China, Eastern Turkestan

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Vientiane

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Portugal

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Dalmatic

Europe

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Shoulder Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Batik Sample

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

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

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Batik Sample

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Plant Fibre Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Breast Wrapper

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

Ceremonial Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia?

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawest, Toraja Highlands

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Blanket

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

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hair Tie

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Toyabaj Village

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Cap

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hair Tie

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Chahuaytire or Pisac

Hat Fragment

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat Fragment

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Ring Flap

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Explore Woven Textiles

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Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Java

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Christening Dress

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Shawl

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, Gabès governorate, Matmata

Wrapper

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

Table Cover Set

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Commemorative Cloth

Africa: West Africa, Senegal, Dakar Region, Dakar

Double Bag

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Coverlet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec

Skirt

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

Fragment

North America: USA, Indiana, La Porte

Robe

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Towel

North America: Canada

Dress

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Create Your Own Collection!

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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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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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