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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Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Altar Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Money Strip

Africa: West Africa, Ghana

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Panderma

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Ceremonial Apron

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Monk's Garment

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Dance Sling

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Pitumarca

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Monk's Stole

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Waist Cloth

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

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Java

Vest

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Pin Tauk village

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Mandalay, Mandalay

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Earring

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

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Altar Cover

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, North Coast

Vest

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

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Ceremonial Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia?

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shoulder Cloth

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

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northeast China, Hebei

Leg Wrapper

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Towel

Europe: Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Zactovna-Bukovina, Village of Kitzman

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Hat

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

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Jambi

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawest, Toraja Highlands

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Head Kerchief

Asia: West Asia, Iran or Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Headband

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

Veil

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

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

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Mantle

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Fragment

Asia: South Asia, India or Asia: West Asia, Iran

Kimono Tie

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Double Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Eastern Iran, Khorasan

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Pillow End

Asia: East Asia, China, Central China, Shaanxi

Pillow Edging

North America: USA, Illinois, Chicago

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Overskirt

South America: Central South America, Bolivia

Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru

Chemise Set

Europe: Western Europe, France

Towel

North America: Canada

Purse

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Coverlet Panel

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Township of Brock

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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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