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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Bullock Cover

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

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan, Bikaner

Prayer Rug

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Bergama

Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Diviner's Bag

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Bullock Cover

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Backstrap Loom

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao

Shoulder Cloth Or Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cushion Cover

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Wall Hanging

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

War Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Pin Tauk village

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Hair Ornament

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Eastern Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

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

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Head Cloth

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Headband

Asia: East Asia, Taiwan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Africa: East Africa, Kenya

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Volendam

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

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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Rug

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Skirt

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

Head Cloth

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

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Edging

Europe: Central Europe, Switzerland?

Blouse Panel

North America: Central America, Panama, San Blas Islands

Shawl

South America: Western South America, Peru

Napkin

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Bukhara

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Bag

Asia: South Asia, India

Skirt

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

Hooded Cloak

Africa: North Africa, Algeria

Mantle Panel Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Pillow End

Asia: East Asia, China

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Chimaltenango, Tecpán

Ornament

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Ireland, County Mayo

Hanging

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Create Your Own Collection!

Add items to Your Collection and share with colleagues or friends via email.

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Dive in!

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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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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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