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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Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shawl

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

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Dance Apron

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

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

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

Funerary Cloth

Africa: West Africa, Ghana, Ashanti Region, Ntonso

Wedding Dress

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

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

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

Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Shaman's Apron

Africa: West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Shaman's Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Altar Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia or Malaysia

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Prayer Rug

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Chair Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Wrapper

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Terengganu

Hat

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

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Ceremonial Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lake Toba Region

Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China?

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao- Maguindanao

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Akia

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Shoulder Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Mandalay

Shoulder Cloth

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

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Explore Hats

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Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Head Cloth

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Kerchief

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Cowboy Hat

South America: Southern South America, Chile, Santiago

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Hair Tie

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Santiago Atitlan

Baby Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

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, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Blouse

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Chamba

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Double Bag

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Cloth

Asia: East Asia, China

Double Bag

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Loom

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Chuquisaca, Potolo

Fragment

Europe

Overskirt

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Chuquisaca, Potolo

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Hat

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

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Bukhara

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Pillow Case

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Head Kerchief

Asia: West Asia, Iran or Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Bedding Pile Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan or Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Vest

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Hair Tie

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

Fragment

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy, Pisa?

Cope

Europe: Western Europe, France

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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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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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