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 Headdress

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Sumatera Selatan, Palembang

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Dalmatic

Europe

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Wedding Shawl

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

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Theatre Banner

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Central Iran, Isfahan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Panderma

Wedding Shawl

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

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Kyoto

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Tharparkar

Prayer Rug

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

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Shoulder Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Akia

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia

Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Batik Sample

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

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Wrapper

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, East Timor

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headdress Panel

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawest, Toraja Highlands

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Aacha Alta

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Cap

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Jambi

Head Kerchief

North America: Mexico, Chiapas, Zinacantán

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat Flap

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat Band

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Cochabamba

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Roundel

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Sample

Africa

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Raffia Pile Cloth

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Dress

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Basket

South America

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Vientiane

Blanket

North America: Mexico, Coahuila, Saltillo

Wrapper

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

Shoulder Cape

North America: Mexico, Puebla

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Overskirt

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Chuquisaca, Potolo

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Quilt Block

North America: Canada

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Bag

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

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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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