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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Wedding Shawl

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

Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Monk's Garment

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Masquerade Costume

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Dress

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

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Shawl

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shaman's Necklace

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Ceremonial Mask

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Central Japan

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia, Kirschehir

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Maluku, Kisar

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Tube Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lake Toba Region

Shaman's Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Leboyan River Area

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shoulder Cloth Or Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand, Uttaradit

Abaca Cloth

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

Skirt

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

Wrapper

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Java

Explore Hats

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Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Bonnet

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

Official Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Baby Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headband

Africa: Southern Africa, South Africa

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hair Tie

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

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

Belt

North America: Central America, Guatemala; Totonicapán Department

Hat

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

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Crazy Quilt

North America: Canada, Eastern Canada

Tunic Band

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Hat

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northeastern Thailand, Kalasin province

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Belt Purse

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Belt

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Scarf

North America: Canada

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Cover

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Central Iran, Isfahan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Sampler

Asia: East Asia, China

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, Korea

Jacket

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Chichicastenango

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Wrapper

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

Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northeastern Thailand, Kalasin province

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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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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