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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Altar Cloth

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Temple Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Tharparkar

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan, Bikaner

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Shaman's Necklace

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Initiation Shirt

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

Monk's Garment

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Plant Fibre Mat

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

Head Cloth

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

Batik Sample

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Java

Band

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hair Ornament

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Book Cover

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Scarf

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Necklace

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Davao- Davao del Sur

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Explore Hats

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Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Veil

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Veil

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

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

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northeast China, Hebei

Headband Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Hat

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

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

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Double Bag

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Bergama

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Ring Flap

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka, Shimoga

Cuff

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Skirt

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Coverlet

North America: USA, Indiana

Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Mirror Cover

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Bullock Trapping

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Loincloth Panel

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Raffia Pile Cloth

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Apron

Asia: East Asia, China

Shirt Front

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

Show Towel

Asia: North Asia, Russia

Sampler

North America: Central America, Belize, Maya Mopan

Cuff

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Create Your Own Collection!

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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!

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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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