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.

Explorez notre collection 

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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Camel Neck Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Western Afghanistan

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northeast Iran, Horasan

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Kyoto

Wedding Shawl

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

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ceremonial Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Puno, Juli?

Wedding Dress

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Wedding Shawl

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

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Central Japan

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Dance Skirt

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

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Skirt

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Shoulder Cloth

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

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Kalimantan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Dance Apron

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

Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Explore Hats

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Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Headdress

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Ho Lun Township, Num Lin Kong village

Head Ring Flap

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

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Baby Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Turban

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Guizhou Province, Shi Tou Zhai village

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Panama

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Head Kerchief

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Chichicastenango (San Tomas)

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Baby Bonnet

North America: USA

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Hanging Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Wall Covering

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northwestern Iran, Gīlān, Rasht

Door Hanging

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

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Santiago Atitlan

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Dalmatic

Europe

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Santa Caterina Polopó

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Table Cloth Fragment

North America: Canada

Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Bedding Pile Decoration

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

Trousers

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

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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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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

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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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