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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Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Mask

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Sirih Cover

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Skirt

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Mask

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Monk's Garment

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Terengganu, Kota Terengganu

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Jacket Back

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Blanket

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Jo Phu Sie village

Tube Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao- Lanao del Sur

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Wrapper

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Yardage

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Wrapper

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Java

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Bengkulu

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South Asia, India, Mizoram or; Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Chin

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Explore Hats

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Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Head Cloth

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

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shawl

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Irian Jaya, Lake Sentani region

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Hat

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

Head Ring Flap

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Aacha Alta

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Bonnet

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

Hat

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Chichicastenango (San Tomas)

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Blanket

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Hanging

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Nusa Penida, Klungkung ?

Vest

Asia: East Asia, China

Rug

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria, Aleppo

Dress

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Jacket

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Belt

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania, Transylvania, Huedin

Baby Carrier

Africa: West Africa, Ghana, Northern Ghana

Underdress

North America: Canada

Towel

North America: Canada

Blanket

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, Gafsa governorate, Gafsa

Slip

North America: Canada

Shawl

Europe: Western Europe

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quetzaltenango

Work Bag

Europe: Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Sweden

Wrapper

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

Handkerchief

North America: USA

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Learn more about textiles at our events

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Vivez la nature sauvage

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