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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Qur'an Bag

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Monk's Stole

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Circumcision Trousers

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Temple Hanging

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

Masquerade Costume

Africa: West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Camel Neck Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Dress

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Diviner's Bag

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Bullock Horn Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northeast Iran, Horasan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Printing Block

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Mimaropa- Occidental Mindoro, Mananao

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shoulder Cloth

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

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Maluku, Kisar

Seating Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Skirt

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

Shoulder Cloth Or Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Pin Tauk village

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Head Cloth

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Soldier's Hat

Africa: North Africa, Sudan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Davao- South Cotabato

Hat

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

Bonnet

Europe: Central Europe, Germany

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Turban

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Guizhou Province, Shi Tou Zhai village

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Europe: Northern Europe, Scandinavia

Explore Tea Cosies

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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

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Curtain

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Double Bag

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Bun Cover

North America: Canada

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Nahualá

Skirt

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

Runner

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Ceremonial Cloth

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

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Blanket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Cordillera Administrative Region- Abra

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Boot

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Sierra Leone

Panel

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Central Iran, Isfahan

Cover

Africa: North Africa, Morocco or Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northeastern Thailand, Kalasin province

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Savu

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!

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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