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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Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Bullock Cover

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

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Shaman's Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Cover

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Theatre Banner

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Central Iran, Isfahan

Ceremonial Poncho

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

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Camel Neck Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Qur'an Bag

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Hyderabad

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Timur, Gresik

Scarf

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

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

Vest

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

Necklace

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Altar Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Hat

Africa

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Veil

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, Tunis governorate, Tunis

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Chahuaytire or Pisac

Hat

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Pack Band

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Cloth

Europe: Western Europe, France

Skirt

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

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, San Marcos, San Pedro Sacatepéquez

Napkin

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Ho Lun Township, Num Lin Kong village

Under Saddle Rug

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Blouse

North America: Mexico, Oaxaca

Table Cover

Europe: Eastern Europe

Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Roundel

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Chimaltenango, San Martin Las Canovas

Tent Bag

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Bag Face

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Jacket

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

Waist Cloth

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

Seating Rug

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

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

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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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