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 Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Maniple

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Chair Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Altar Frontal

Asia: East Asia, China

Theatre Banner

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Central Iran, Isfahan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wall Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Mask

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Festival Jacket

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

Altar Frontal

Asia: East Asia, China

Dance Apron

Africa: West Africa, Burkina Faso, Volta-Noire, Sourou, Kiembara

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Camel Flank Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Terengganu

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Vientiane

Batik Sample

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai Province

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Printing Block

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Pattern Stick

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Panel

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South Asia, India, Mizoram or; Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Chin

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Belt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, West New Guinea (Irian Jaya)

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Explore Hats

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Bonnet

North America: Canada

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Li Mountains

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Chichicastenango (San Tomas)

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Hat

Asia: North Asia, Mongolia

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

Asia: North Asia, Mongolia, Karakarum, Shankh Monastery

Headband

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, High Atlas Mountains

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Aacha Alta

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat Band

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Cochabamba

Headband

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Crown

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Explore Woven Textiles

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Donkey Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Western Iran

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Purse Front

Asia: East Asia, China

Rug

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria, Aleppo

Lace Pattern

Europe: Western Europe, France, Ile de France, Paris, Paris

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Shawl

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco

Cloth Fragment

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan, Jaipur

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Nahuala

Cushion Cover

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Fez

Bag

Asia: East Asia, China, Central China, Sichuan, Chengdu

Towel

North America: Canada

Tent Band

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

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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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