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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.

Explorez notre collection 

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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Camel Neck Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Dance Shirt

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Mask

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northeast Iran, Horasan

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Waist Cloth

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

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Belt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Cushion Cover

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Wall Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shoulder Cloth

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

Blouse

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Plant Fibre Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia or Philippines

Money Bag Front

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Explore Hats

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Baby Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Cap

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Hair Tie

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Hat

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

Head Cloth

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

Headband

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Head Scarf

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Crown

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Hat

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

Hat

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

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Kyoto

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Bed Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Jiangxi

Commemorative Cloth

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, San Marcos, San Pedro Sacatepéquez

Crib Quilt

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Grey County, Dundalk

Wall Hanging

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Chemise

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Coverlet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Western Ontario

Dress

Asia: South Asia, India

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Horse Cover

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Karabagh area

Coverlet

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Bukhara

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Cloth

Africa: North Africa, Morocco

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Create Your Own Collection!

Add items to Your Collection and share with colleagues or friends via email.

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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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Étoffez vos connaissances

Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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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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Étoffez vos connaissances

Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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