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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Wedding Dress

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Shawl

Africa: North Africa, Morocco

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district

Wedding Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia, Erzerum

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Prayer Rug

West Asia, Iran, Northeast Iran, Horasan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Wedding Blouse

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia, Kirschehir

Chair Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Panderma

Qur'an Bag

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Leggings

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Padang

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Shoulder Cloth

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

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Waist Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Terengganu, Kota Terengganu?

Ceremonial Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lake Toba Region

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Yardage

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Veil

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Zamboanga Peninsula- Tawitawi

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Zamboanga Peninsula- Sulu

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Headband

Africa: Southern Africa, South Africa

Hat

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

Cap

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Cap

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Rain Hat

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Sash

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Towel

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Kyoto

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Lake Titicaca, Taquile

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Ring Flap

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

Headband

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Cloth

North America: Mexico

Wall Hanging

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Southern Uzbekistan or Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Table Cloth

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Waterloo County

Hat

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

Yardage

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Shoulder Cloth

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

Priest's Stole

Europe: Western Europe, France

Bowl Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Chichicastenango

Bedspread

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Eastern Townships

Handkerchief

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Ceremonial Cloth

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

Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Kuba area

Headband

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Dowry Bag

Asia: South Asia, India, Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Malva and Nimar

Bedspread

North America: Canada

Napkin

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Shoulder Cloth Fragment

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

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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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