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 Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Prayer Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Prayer Rug

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shawl

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

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Panderma

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Wedding Turban

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Table Cloth

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

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Northern Sumatra

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Batik Sample

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Pattern Stick

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Jo Phu Sie village

Scarf

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Visayas area, Western Visayas- Iloilo

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Door Curtain

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Waist Cloth

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

Panel

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Cloth

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

Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Samar or Leyete Island

Explore Hats

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Headband

Africa: Southern Africa, South Africa

Veil

Europe

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northeast China, Hebei

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Veil

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Polynesia, French Polynesia, Tahiti

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco

Headdress

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

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Sumatera Barat, Padang Highlands, Padang Maqek village

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Bonnet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Waterloo County, Galt

Hat Decoration

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Ring

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

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

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Potato Bag

South America: Western South America, Peru, Aacha Alta

Commemorative Cloth

Africa: East Africa, Uganda, Kampala

Jacket

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Sash

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Shoulder Cloth

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

Sleeve

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Rank Badge

Asia: East Asia, China

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Buggy Shawl

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Eastern Townships

Bag

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

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Poncho

South America: Western South America, Ecuador, Chimborazo

Skirt Length

South America: Western South America, Ecuador, Tinalandia

Saddle Bag

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Middle Atlas Mountains

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Fan Case

Asia: East Asia, China

Create Your Own Collection!

Add items to Your Collection and share with colleagues or friends via email.

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Dive in!

Learn more about textiles at our events

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Créez votre collection personnelle!

Ajoutez des objets à votre collection et montrez-les à vos collègues ou à vos amis par courriel.

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Étoffez vos connaissances

Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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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

Vivez la nature sauvage

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Étoffez vos connaissances

Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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