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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Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Central Japan

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Kyoto

Bullock Cover

Asia: South Asia, India or Pakistan

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northeast Iran, Horasan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Camel Flank Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Ceremonial Mask

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Bullock Cover

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

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Plant Fibre Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Zamboanga Peninsula- Basilan

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt Length

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Leboyan River Area

Batik Sample

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

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Drying Rack

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Leggings

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Panel

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth Or Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Batik Sample

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Explore Hats

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Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Hat

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

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Socsargen- North Cotabato

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Kerchief

Asia: West Asia, Iran or Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Bonnet

North America: Canada

Shepherd's Hat

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

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northeast China, Hebei

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Baby Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Cordillera Administrative Region- Mountain Province, Bontoc

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Cap

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands, Utrecht province, Spakenburg

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo

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, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Quilt

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, York County, Mount Albert

Coat

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Lucknow ?

Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Eastern India, West Bengal

Dye Sampler

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Kyoto

Blouse Fragment

North America: Central America, Belize, Maya Mopan

Bag

South America: Central South America, Bolivia

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Batik Sample

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Napkin

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Vest

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Table Cloth

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Yoke

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Serbia

Rank Badge

Asia: East Asia, China, Beijing

Blanket

North America: Canada

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Santiago Atitlan

Band

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

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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