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 Turban

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Tharparkar

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Dance Shirt

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

Altar Cloth

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Portugal, Madeira

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Hyderabad

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Dance Shirt

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

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Dance Skirt

Africa: West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Initiation Shirt

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet, Eastern Tibet

Chair Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Hyderabad

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South Asia, India, Mizoram or Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Chin

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Waist Cloth

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

Bedspread

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Wrapper

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

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Waist Cloth

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

Leggings

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Okha

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Tube Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao- Lanao del Sur

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Timur, Gresik

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Cushion Cover

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

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Cloth

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Shawl

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Shawl

Africa: North Africa, Egypt, Upper Egypt, Asyut

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Davao- South Cotabato

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Bonnet

Europe: Eastern Europe, Czech Republic

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan or Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Towel

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Purse

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Coca Bag

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Cochabamba, Challa

Head Cloth

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Fragment

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bangladesh, Bandarban

Blanket

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Mattress Cover

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Coverlet

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Rug

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, High Atlas Mountains

Dress

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Blanket

North America: Mexico

Bedding Pile Decoration

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

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Quilt

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Lindsay

Tunic Band

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

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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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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Étoffez vos connaissances

Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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