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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Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Funerary Mask

South America: Eastern South America, Brazil, Upper Rio Negro

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Cope

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

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, Hereke

Diviner's Bag

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Wedding Belt

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Fez

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Kyoto

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Sirih Cover

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Lesser Sunda Islands, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Sumbawa

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Northern Caucasus

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Altar Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Sulawesi Tengah, Toli Toli Utara, Galumpang

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Wall Hanging

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

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Batik Sample

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Pasemah Highlands

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Story Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand, Ban Vinai refugee camp

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Legging

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Nusa Penida, Klungkung

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Explore Hats

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Hat

Africa

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Cover

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northeast China, Hebei

Head Ring

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Head Ring

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

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria, Lagos State, Lagos

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headdress

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Headdress

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Huehuetenango, Aguacatan

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Volendam

Hat

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

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

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Pillow Case

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Bursa

Commemorative Napkin

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Shawl

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

Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Raffia Pile Cloth

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Towel

North America: Canada

Document Case

Africa: North Africa, Maghreb? or Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain?

Chemise Set

Europe: Western Europe, France

Trousers

Asia: East Asia, China

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Poncho

North America: Mexico, Chiapas, Zinacantán

Belt

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Ixil Triangle, Quiché, Nebaj

Bed Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Tansu Chest Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Pasemah Highlands

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Western Sumatra

Rank Badge

Asia: East Asia, China, Beijing

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Double Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran, Kerman Province

Create Your Own Collection!

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Dive in!

Learn more about textiles at our events

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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!

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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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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