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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Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Central Japan

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Tharparkar

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Tharparkar

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Tharparkar

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Initiation Shirt

Africa: West Africa, Burkina Faso, Volta-Noire, Sourou, Kiembara

Shaman's Baton

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Chair Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Shaman's Necklace

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Wedding Blouse

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

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Timur, Gresik

Blanket

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

Skirt

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

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Wall Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Wrapper

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

Belt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, West New Guinea

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Plant Fibre Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Table Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Explore Hats

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Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Kengtung

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Apo Kayan

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Li Mountains

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Sulu Archipelago

Hat

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Lake Titicaca, Taquile

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Veil

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Baby Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Hat Flap

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Polynesia, Samoa Islands

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Li Mountains

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Dress

North America: Canada

Bag

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Western Afghanistan

Storage Bag

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northwestern Iran

Shoulder Cloth

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

False Shirtfront

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Fez

Poncho

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, La Paz, Sica Sica

Ceremonial Cover

Asia: West Asia

Baby Shirt

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Crazy Quilt Block

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Stouffville

Panel

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Sash

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, France

Table Cover Set

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Shawl

South America: Western South America, Peru

Cushion Cover

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Dress

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Guizhou Province, Taijiang County, Fanpai Village

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What's On!

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Vivez la nature sauvage

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