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 Cover

Asia: West Asia

Mourning Overskirt

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

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Camel Neck Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Temple Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Southeast India, Andhra Pradesh

Diviner's Bag

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Money Strip

Africa: West Africa, Ghana

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Bergama

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, China

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Cloth

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia

Skirt

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

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Wan Sai village

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Skirt

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

Skirt Length

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Tenganan Pagerinsingan Village

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Head Cloth

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

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Cap

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Hat

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

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Chahuaytire

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru

Towel

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Tokyo

Hat

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

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco

Headband

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Bonnet

Europe: Central Europe, Austria

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Towel

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Kyoto

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Waziristan

Dress Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Leg Wrapper

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Mimaropa- Occidental Mindoro, Mananao

Waist Cloth

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

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Bedding Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Coverlet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Charlevoix County

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Roundel

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Tent Band

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Guizhou Province, Taijiang County, Gedong

Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru

Sash

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Sheet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Skirt

Europe: Eastern Europe, Slovakia, Cicmany

Cover

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Create Your Own Collection!

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Dive in!

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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

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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