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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Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Diviner's Bag

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shaman's Robe

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Wedding Vest

Asia: East Asia, China

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Chalice Cover

Europe: Western Europe, France

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Festival Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Guizhou Province, Huangping county

Wedding Dress

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Indus Kohistan

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Camel Neck Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Batik Sample

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Northern Sumatra

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Kelantan

Abaca Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt

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

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Jacket Back

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Explore Hats

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Head Cloth

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northeast China, Hebei

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat Flap

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Li Mountains

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Hat

Europe: Northern Europe, Scandinavia

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Kengtung

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Head Cloth

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

Hat

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

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Jambi

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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Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, France

Under Saddle Rug

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Cover

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northern Iran, Rasht

Band

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Skirt

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

Tube Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Rug

North America: Canada, Central Canada

Carrying Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sacatepequez, San Antonio Aguas Calientes

Quilt

North America: USA

Shawl

South America: Western South America, Peru

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, France

Dress

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

Purse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Tent Band Fragment

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Patabamba

Rug

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

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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!

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Learn more about textiles at our events

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Vivez la nature sauvage

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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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