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 Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

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

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district

Bullock Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Saurashtra

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shirt

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania, Maramures

Wedding Dress

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Christening Dress

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Prayer Rug

Asia: East Asia, China, Eastern Turkestan

Shaman's Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Shawl

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

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Ring

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Wrapper

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Nusa Penida or Bali

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Batik Sample

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

Band

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Abaca Cloth

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

Waist Cloth

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Shoulder Cloth

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

Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Timur, Gresik

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Explore Hats

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Bonnet

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

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Official Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Towel

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

Hat Flap

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headdress Panel

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Hat

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

Head Cloth

Europe: Central Europe

Cap

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Chinchero

Head Cloth

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

Headband

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Bonnet

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplé

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Sash

Asia: East Asia, China

Table Cover

Europe: Eastern Europe

Coat

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Mattress Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Belt

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Table Cover

Europe: Eastern Europe

Raffia Pile Cloth

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China, Eastern China, Guangdong, Sun-Wei

Lace Pattern

Europe: Western Europe, France

Bag

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Pitumarca

Shawl

South America: Western South America, Peru

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Shawl

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, Gabès governorate, Matmata

Fragment

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Blanket

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Create Your Own Collection!

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Dive in!

Learn more about textiles at our events

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Ajoutez des objets à votre collection et montrez-les à vos collègues ou à vos amis par courriel.

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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

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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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