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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Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Tharparkar

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Gimput

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, France

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Cope

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Cloth

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Wrapper

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Hat

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

Shoulder Cloth

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

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Cloth

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

Pattern Stick

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Stocking

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Wan Sai village

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Wan Sai village

Skirt

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

Shoulder Cloth Or Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northeast China, Hebei

Hat Fragment

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Polynesia, Samoa Islands

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Bonnet

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

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria, Homs

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

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

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Hanging

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

Commemorative Cloth

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Cover Fragment

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Dress

Asia: South Asia, India

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wrapper

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

Tent Pole Cover

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Handkerchief

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands

Lace Kit Case

Europe: Western Europe, France

Camel Decoration

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Overskirt

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Cochabamba, Secaca

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria, Oyo State, Iseyin

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Band

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Create Your Own Collection!

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

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Dive in!

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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!

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

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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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