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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Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Chair Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Mask

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Bullock Cover

Asia: South Asia, India or Pakistan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Kyoto

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Dance Skirt

Africa: West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire

Chalice Cover

Europe: Western Europe, France

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Masquerade Costume

Africa: West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Rug

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Gimput

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Lesser Sunda Islands, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Lombok

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Davao region

Shoulder Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand

Skirt

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Davao region

Shirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, National Capitol Region, City of Manila

Cloth

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

Shaman's Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Waist Cloth

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

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Loincloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria, Northern Nigeria

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru

Hat

Asia: North Asia, Mongolia

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Head Kerchief

Asia: West Asia, Iran or Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Head Cloth

Europe: Central Europe

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Hat

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

Hat

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bonnet

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

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Chimaltenango, Patzún

Hat

Asia: North Asia, Mongolia, Karakarum, Shankh Monastery

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Hat

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

Blouse Panel

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quetzaltenango

Shawl

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco

Food Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Himachal Pradesh

Door Curtain

Asia: East Asia, China

Tent Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran, Fars

Tube Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Bag

Asia: South Asia, India

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Bag

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Dye Sampler

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Kyoto

Rug

North America: Canada

Shawl Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Veil

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, Tunis governorate, Tunis

Skirt

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

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Punjab

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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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Vivez la nature sauvage

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