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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Prayer Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Ceremonial Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Ghiordes

Bullock Mask

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Saurashtra

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Shaman's Robe

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Wedding Shawl

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

Dance Apron

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

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Hunter's Coat

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Hyderabad

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Money Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Vientiane

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shoulder Cloth Or Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Gimput

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Tube Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shoulder Cloth Or Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Skirt

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

Plant Fibre Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Loom

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Indus Kohistan

Head Cloth

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Panama

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat Flap

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Headdress

Africa: Southern Africa, South Africa

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Headband

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

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Cope

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Batik Sample

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Cloth

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

Cloth

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands

Vest

Asia: East Asia, China

Cushion Cover

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Huehuetenango, Todos Santos Cuchumatán

Mattress Cover Panel

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Tube Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Coverlet

North America: Canada

Backstrap Loom

North America: Mexico, Hidalgo, Tetem Village

Poncho

North America: Mexico, Chiapas, Zinacantán

Tunic Band

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Boot

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Lace Pattern

Europe: Western Europe, France

Tea Towel

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands

Carrying Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Cachin

Wall Hanging

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Southern Uzbekistan

Napkin

Asia: North Asia, Russia

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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!

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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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