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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Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Prayer Rug

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

Prayer Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

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

Monk's Garment

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Western Sumatra

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Waist Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Puppet

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia; Java

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wall Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Explore Hats

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Hat Decoration

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Kengtung

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Cameroon

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Bonnet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Durham County

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium

Head Cloth

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, South Tunisia

Hair Tie

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Cap

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Bedding Pile Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan or Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Christening Dress

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Panel

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Rug

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, High Atlas Mountains

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Napkin

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands

Curtain Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Double Bag

South America: Western South America, Peru

Shoulder Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Santa Catarina Ixtahuacan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Purse

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Bag

North America: Mexico, Hidalgo

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Blouse

North America: Mexico, Chiapas, San Juan Chamula

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Punjab

Napkin

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

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Dive in!

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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!

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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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