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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Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

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

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Northern Sumatra

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Ceremonial Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia?

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Northern Sumatra

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Necklace

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Davao- Davao del Sur

Shirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Chest Ornament

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Kengtung

Tube Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Shoulder Cloth

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Barat, Indramayu

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Wrapper

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

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Book Cover

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Sumatera Barat, Payakumbuh

Tube Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Bonnet

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

Hat

Africa: East Africa, Kenya

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat Flap

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Ixil Triangle, Quiché, Nebaj

Head Cloth

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

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Hat

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Sun Bonnet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Veil

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, Tunis governorate, Tunis

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Hat

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

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Bag

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

Panel

Europe: Western Europe, France

Under Saddle Rug

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Towel

North America: Canada

Fragment

Asia: South Asia, India, Eastern India, West Bengal

Hat

North America: Mexico, Chiapas, Tenejepa

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Samarkand province, Samarkand

Bedding Pile Decoration

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

Pillow Case

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Blanket

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, Gafsa governorate, Gafsa

Poncho

South America: Western South America, Ecuador, Chimborazo

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Bed Valance

Asia: East Asia, China

Sash

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Pack Band

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran, Fars

Shawl

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England, Norwich

Blouse Fragment

North America: Central America, Belize, Maya Mopan

Table Cover Set

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Panel

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

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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Étoffez vos connaissances

Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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