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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Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Christening Dress

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Wedding Blouse

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary, Transdanubia, Sarkis Area

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia, Kirschehir

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

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

Prayer Cloth

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Shaman's Necklace

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Cope

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Funerary Cloth

Africa: West Africa, Ghana, Ashanti Region, Ntonso

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Wedding Cloth

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Guangxi Zhuangzu Zizhiqu, Jin Xou County

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northeastern Thailand, Kalasin province

Skirt

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Head Cloth

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

Shoulder Cloth

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

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Belt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, West New Guinea

Waist Cloth

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Tenganan Pagerinsingan Village

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Belt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Lake Inle district

Vest

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Bonnet

North America: Canada

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Head Cloth

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Bonnet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Waterloo County, Galt

Cap

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Hat

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka, Shimoga

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern 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

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Flores, Ndona

Blanket

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Prince Edward County, Ameliasburgh

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Chemise

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece, Thessaly, Sofades

Slip

North America: Canada, Western Canada, Manitoba, Winnipeg

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Tent Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor, West Timor, Miomafo area

Bedding Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Saurashtra

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Leggings

Asia: East Asia, China

Tunic Band

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Cloth

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

Ceremonial Mask

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Belt

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Palolu Region

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Amami-oshima Island

Wedding Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China, Central China, Sichuan, Chengdu

Sample

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands

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