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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Chair Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Sirih Cover

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

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district, Maraza

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia

Chalice Cover

Europe: Western Europe, France

Wedding Turban

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Festival Jacket

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

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Altar Frontal

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shawl

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

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Kazagh

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

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

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, East Timor

Waist Cloth

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

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines; Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Waist Cloth

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

Batik Sample

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

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shoulder Cloth Or Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Shoulder Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Pitumarca

Headband

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Nebaj

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Head Cloth

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Eastern China, Guangdong

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Leg Wrapper

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Hat Plume

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Explore Tea Cosies

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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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Hat Flap

Asia: East Asia, China

Shawl

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Potosi

Sample Book

North America: Canada

Cushion Cover

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Salt Bag

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Western Afghanistan

Bed Cover

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania, Transylvania, Szilagysag District

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Rain Cape

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Rug

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Coverlet

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Sash

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Pillow Case

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Curtain

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Lace Pattern

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Chichicastenango

Lace Edging

Europe: Central Europe, Switzerland?

Bedspread

North America: Canada

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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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Learn more about textiles at our events

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Vivez la nature sauvage

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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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