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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Temple Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Southeast India, Andhra Pradesh

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Sirih Cover

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

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Kula

Bolster Cover

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Wedding Dress

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Northern Caucasus

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Wedding Cloth

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

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Dress

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

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, France

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Zamboanga Peninsula region

Skirt

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

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Mahakam River area

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Wall Hanging

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

Prayer Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Hair Ornament

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Eastern Thailand

Belt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, West New Guinea (Irian Jaya)

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

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

Hat

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

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Table Cloth

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

Explore Hats

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Hat

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

Turban

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

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Lake Inle district

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Polynesia, Samoa Islands

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Israel, Nazareth

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northeast China, Hebei

Headband

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Hat

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat Band

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

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Hooked Rug

North America: Canada, Eastern Canada, Nova Scotia, Pictou County, River John

Underkimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Dress

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Blouse

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Shirt

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Eastern Afghanistan

Skirt

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

Cloth

Europe: Central Europe, Czech Republic

Sash

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Kashmir

Curtain

Europe: Western Europe, France, Upper Normandy, Eure-et-Loir Department, Jouy

Change Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Belt

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Kyushu Island

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Trousers

Asia: East Asia, China

Handkerchief

Asia: North Asia, Russia, St. Petersburg

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria, Osun State or Ondo State

Jacket

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

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

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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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