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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Flag

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Mask

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Cloth

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Turban

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, India or Pakistan

Prayer Rug

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

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Prayer Rug

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

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia

Masquerade Costume

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Theatre Banner

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Central Iran, Isfahan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Lake Inle district

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai Province

Blouse

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

Shoulder Cloth

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

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Wan Sai village

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Loom

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Loom With T'nalak Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao

Shoulder Cloth

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

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Belt Ornament

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Skirt

Asia: South Asia, India, Mizoram or Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Chin

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Bonnet

Europe

Hat

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

Head Cloth

Europe: Central Europe

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Headdress Panel

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Cap

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Hat

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Hat

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Hat Flap

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Poncho

South America: Central South America, Bolivia

Apron

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Pasemah Highlands

Mirror Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Hooked Rug

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Lesser Sunda Islands, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Lombok

Mantle

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

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Bukhara

Loincloth

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

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Sheet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Bukhara

Rank Badge

Asia: East Asia, China, Beijing

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Vientiane

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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