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 Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Theatre Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Jacket

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Sulawesi Tengah, Toli Toli Utara, Galumpang

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Altar Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Altar Frontal

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Shaman's Baton

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Altar Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Ring

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Ceremonial Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Skirt

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Bengkulu

Blanket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Belt Ornament

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Zamboanga Peninsula region

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Kalimantan Timur, Apo Kayan

Shoulder Cloth

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

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Jambi

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Explore Hats

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Headband

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Chinchero

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cowboy Hat

South America: Southern South America, Chile, Santiago

Headdress

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hair Tie

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Headdress

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

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Mantle

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Panel

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Hooded Cloak

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Middle Atlas Mountains

Futon Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Honshu Island

Pouch

Asia: East Asia, China

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Baby Carrier

Africa: West Africa, Ghana, Northern Ghana

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Samarqand province, Samarkand

Rank Badge

Asia: East Asia, China

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Wrapper

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

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Head Ring Flap

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka, Shimoga

Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Table Cloth

Europe: Western Europe

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Cuff

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

Door Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

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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!

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Dive in!

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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