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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Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Qur'an Bag

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Dance Sling

South America: Western South America, Peru

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Headdress

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

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Bullock Cover

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan, Bikaner

Cope

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Flag

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Mourning Overskirt

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Chuquisaca, Tarabuco or Villa Villa

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Blouse

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

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Skirt Fragment

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Table Cloth

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Head Cloth?

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java?

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Shoulder Cloth

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Cordillera Administrative Region- Apayao Province

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Leboyan River Area

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Waist Cloth

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

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Headband

Africa: Southern Africa, South Africa

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Headband

Africa: North Africa, Morocco

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Towel

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Tokyo

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Chinchero

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, South Tunisia

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Explore Tea Cosies

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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

Tea Cosy

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Door Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Bolster

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Bengkulu

Sleeve Band

Asia: East Asia, China

Curtain

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Kutch

Skirt

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

Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Shoulder Cloth

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

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Salt Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Kurdistan

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Robe

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Cushion Cover

Europe: Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Norway

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Shawl

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England, Norwich or Scotland, Paisley

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Create Your Own Collection!

Add items to Your Collection and share with colleagues or friends via email.

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Dive in!

Learn more about textiles at our events

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Créez votre collection personnelle!

Ajoutez des objets à votre collection et montrez-les à vos collègues ou à vos amis par courriel.

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Étoffez vos connaissances

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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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