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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Shaman's Apron

Africa: West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire

Wedding Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Panderma

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Masquerade Costume

Africa: West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire

Prayer Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Altar Frontal

Asia: East Asia, China

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ceremonial Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan, Barmer

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Portugal

Wedding Shoe Cover

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

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Bullock Horn Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Altar Cloth

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Portugal, Madeira

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Leboyan River

Table Cloth

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

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Waist Cloth

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

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Wrapper

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Gimput

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Blanket

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

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Padang

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Cordillera Administrative Region- Abra

Skirt

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Sirih Cover

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

Explore Hats

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Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Headdress

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Lake Inle district

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat Decoration

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Scarf

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

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Sumatera Barat, Padang Highlands, Padang Maqek village

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium

Hat

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

Hair Tie

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Head Cloth

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

Head Cloth

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Coverlet Fragment

North America: USA, Virginia

Blouse

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

Shawl

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

Hand Towel

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario ?

Wrapper

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

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Skirt

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Totonicapán Department, Totonicapán

Rain Cape

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Honshu Island,Tohoku, Yamagata Prefecture, Shonai area

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Flores or Savu

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Sample

Africa: West Africa, Senegal

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Northern Turkmenistan

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Bag

South America: Central South America, Paraguay

Pillow Case

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Romper

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Towel

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

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