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, Kadhan, Badin, Indus delta

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northeast Iran, Horasan

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Bullock Horn Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Monk's Garment

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China, Central China, Sichuan, Chengdu

Dance Sling

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Pitumarca

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Vest

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Puno, Juli?

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Cloth

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

Ceremonial Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wall Covering

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Puppet

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia; Java

Ornament

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Hair Comb

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Loom

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Cloth

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Shirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Printing Block

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Bengkulu

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Explore Hats

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Headband

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Turban

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

Head Cloth

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, South Tunisia

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Turban

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

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Lake Titicaca, Taquile

Crown

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Kerchief

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Eastern Iran, Khorasan

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Aacha Alta

Soldier's Hat

Africa: North Africa, Sudan

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Israel, Nazareth

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Kutch

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Sash

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Raffia Pile Cloth

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Wall Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Cushion Cover

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Fez

Shoulder Cloth

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

Curtain Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China, Beijing

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Blanket Panel

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Gaspé

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India

Cloth

Europe: Central Europe, Czech Republic

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sacatepequez, San Antonio Aguas Calientes

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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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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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