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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Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Kazakh, Fachraly

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Festival Jacket

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

West Asia, Iran, Northeast Iran, Horasan

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Ningxia Huizu Zizhiqu

Money Strip

Africa: West Africa, Ghana

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Ceremonial Cloth

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

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Altar Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Sumatera Selatan, Palembang

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Blouse

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

Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Samar or Leyete Island

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Sumatera Selatan, Palembang

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Shirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Vietnam

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Kelantan

Explore Hats

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Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Chinchero

Headband

Africa: Southern Africa, South Africa

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

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

Headband

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Baby Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Souvenir Pillow Case

North America: Canada

Hair Tie

South America: Western South America, Peru

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Cloth

Europe: Central Europe, Czech Republic

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Dress

North America: Canada, Western Canada, Manitoba, Winnipeg

Shoulder Cloth

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

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Jacket

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands, Zaanstreek

Shawl

Europe: Western Europe, France

Quilt

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Kashmir

Rug

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Napanee

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Canopy

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Surendranagar

Collar

Europe: Southern Europe, Malta

Quilt

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Create Your Own Collection!

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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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