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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Bullock Horn Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Prayer Rug

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

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Bullock Mask

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

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Circumcision Trousers

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Funerary Mask

South America: Eastern South America, Brazil, Upper Rio Negro

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Wedding Shawl

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

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Wall Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Shirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Turban

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

Sash

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Loom

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Davao- South Cotabato

Drawstring Bag

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

Printing Block

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Cover

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northeastern Thailand, Kalasin province

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Gimput

Shoulder Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Kalimantan

Explore Hats

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Rain Hat

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Hat

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

Hat

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Head Cloth

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

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat Decoration

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, South Tunisia

Headband

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

Hat

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

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Vest

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Ghana

Food Cover

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Shepherd's Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Eastern Afghanistan or Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Poncho

South America: Western South America, Peru

Table Cover

Europe: Eastern Europe

Poncho

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, La Paz, Pacajes, West Pacajes

Commemorative Cloth

Africa: East Africa, Tanzania

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Trousers

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá

Rug

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Punjab

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand, Chiang Mai Province, Chiang Mai

Coca Bag

South America: Western South America, Peru

Carrying Cloth

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

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Skirt

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

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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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