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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Sirih Cover

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

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia, Obruk

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Kazakh, Fachraly

Masquerade Costume

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Chalice Cover

Europe: Western Europe, France

Prayer Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Western Afghanistan

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Panderma

Funerary Cloth

Africa: West Africa, Ghana, Ashanti Region, Ntonso

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Cope

Europe: Western Europe, France

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Kyoto

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Camel Flank Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Purse

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Blouse

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

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area

Shoulder Cloth

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

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Gimput

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Head Cloth

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

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shoulder Cloth Or Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Necklace

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Printing Block

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Ho Lun Township, Num Lin Kong village

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Hat

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Hat

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Headband Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru, South Coast

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Turban

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Hat

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

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Roundel

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand

Belt

Africa: North Africa, Morocco

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Curtain

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Quilt Block

North America: Canada

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Bukhara

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Punjab

Cloud Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Chemise Set

Europe: Western Europe, France

Cloth

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Apron

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

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Tent Band

Asia: South Asia, India?

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Create Your Own Collection!

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Dive in!

Learn more about textiles at our events

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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

Vivez la nature sauvage

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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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