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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Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Vientiane

Money Strip

Africa: West Africa, Ghana

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Mandalay, Mandalay

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Tube Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Sash

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

Money Bag Front

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Plant Fibre Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Blouse

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

Abaca Cloth

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Skirt

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Padang

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Padang

Batik Sample

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Explore Hats

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Head Ring Flap

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Chahuaytire or Pisac

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Patabamba

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Volendam

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Bonnet

Europe: Central Europe, Austria

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Ghana, Upper East Region, Bolgatanga

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Crown

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Skirt

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Manus, Manus Island

Blouse

Africa: West Africa, Niger

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, Korea

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Ornament

Asia: East Asia, China

Fragment

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Band

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Curtain

Europe: Western Europe, France

Dress

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Eastern Afghanistan

Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Chinchero

Cushion Cover

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Middle Atlas Mountains

Dress

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Roundel

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Visayas area, Panay island

Shawl

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

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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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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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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