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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Festival Jacket

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

Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Kula

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Money Strip

Africa: West Africa, Ghana

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Prayer Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Western Afghanistan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Dress

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Wedding Trousers

Asia: East Asia, China, Central China, Sichuan, Chengdu

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Wedding Belt

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Fez

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Skirt

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, East Timor

Batik Sample

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

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Loin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Purse

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Blouse

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

Earring

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Explore Hats

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Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Baby Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Ireland

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Hat

Africa

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Bonnet

Europe

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Hat

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

Hat

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Africa: East Africa, Kenya

Hair Tie

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Explore Tea Cosies

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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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Raffia Pile Cloth

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Blouse

Europe: Central Europe, Poland

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Shawl

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, High Atlas Mountains

Cushion Cover

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Middle Atlas Mountains

Cover

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Central Iran, Isfahan

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Bedding Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Food Cover

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Pillow Case

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China, Canton

Sample

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Door Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Needle Booklet

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Skirt

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

Belt

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

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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