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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Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Clerical Robe

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Prayer Rug

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

Monk's Stole

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Prayer Cloth

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northeast Iran, Horasan

Bullock Mask

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

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt Length

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Jambi

Sample

Asia: South East Asia

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Tube Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao- Lanao del Sur

Shoulder Cloth Fragment

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Batik Sample

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Java

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Rain Cape

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai Province

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Headband

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Head Cloth

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Bonnet

Europe

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Rain Hat

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Honshu Island, Tohoku District, Shonai area

Cap

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands, Utrecht province, Spakenburg

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headdress

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

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Shepherd's Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Eastern Afghanistan or Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Swatch

North America: Canada

Robe

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Leg Wrapper

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Cloth

Europe: Western Europe, France

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Cushion Cover

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Salt Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran, Fars

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Bag Face

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Leg Strap

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Quilt

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

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Handkerchief

North America: USA

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

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

Vivez la nature sauvage

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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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