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 Shoe Cover

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

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Altar Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Wedding Mask

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

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

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Monk's Stole

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Shaman's Robe

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Table Cloth

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Blouse

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Kalimantan Timur, Apo Kayan

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wall Covering

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Baby Carrier

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan or Asia, Central Asia, Afghanistan

Hat

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

Head Ring

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Sept Iles Maliotenam

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headdress

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Huehuetenango, Aguacatan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Cap

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headdress

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Bonnet

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Sun Bonnet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Handkerchief

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Bolster Cover

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania, Salaj

Rug

North America: Canada, Eastern Canada, Nova Scotia, Lunenberg County, Mahone Bay

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Bukhara

Sari Fragment

Asia: South Asia, India, Eastern India, Orissa, Sambalpur

Sash

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Food Cover

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

Wrapper

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

Bag

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan or Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Sample

Africa

Shawl

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, High Atlas Mountains

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Blouse Fragment

North America: Central America, Belize, Maya Mopan

Purse

Asia: East Asia, Korea

Baby Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Java

Wedding Dress

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Indus Kohistan

Band

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Shoulder Cloth Fragment

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Wrapper

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

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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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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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