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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

Monk's Stole

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Northern Caucasus

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Altar Cloth

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Portugal, Madeira

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Wedding Shoe Cover

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

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Monk's Garment

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Cover

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Camel Flank Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Western Turkmenistan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Headdress

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

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Loom Rod

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao

Lace

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wall Hanging

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Puppet

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia; Java

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Coat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Skirt

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

Table Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Waist Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Explore Hats

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Veil

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northeast China, Hebei

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Bonnet

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

Sun Bonnet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headband

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Head Scarf

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

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Baby Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Blouse Fragment

North America: Central America, Belize, Maya Mopan

Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Dress

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan, Eastern Bhutan

Shawl

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, Gabès governorate, Matmata

Head Ring Flap

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Vest

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

Sash

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Okayama-Ken

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Food Cover

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan or Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Clerical Robe

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium

Waist Cloth

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

Belt

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

Cover

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

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Dress

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

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Guatemala Department, San Juan Sacatepéquez

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

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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