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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Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Mask

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Shawl

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

Wedding Shoe Cover

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

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Cloth

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Prayer Rug

West Asia, Iran, Northeast Iran, Horasan

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Belt

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Fez

Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Chasuble

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy, Venice

Shaman's Robe

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Shoulder Cloth

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

Funerary Cloth

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Terengganu, Kota Terengganu?

Table Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, National Capitol Region, City of Manila

Waist Cloth

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

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Maluku, Sangir

Leggings

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Okha

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Necklace

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Apron

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

Shoulder Cloth Or Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Waist Cloth

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Bengkulu

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Pasemah Highlands

Altar Cover

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, North Coast

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat Band

Asia: East Asia, China, Central China, Shaanxi

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Hat

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

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Aacha Alta

Hat

Africa: East Africa, Kenya

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Lake Titicaca, Taquile

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Head Cloth

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Apron

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Fenelon Falls

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Napkin

North America: Canada

Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Napkin

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Leg Wrapper

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Vest

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Raffia Pile Cloth

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Belt

South America: Western South America, Peru

Bag

Asia: South Asia, India

Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Southeast India, Andhra Pradesh, Chirala

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Bedding Pile Decoration

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

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, France

Strip

Africa: East Africa, Uganda

Curtain Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Bib

Asia: East Asia, China

Shawl

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland, Paisley

Create Your Own Collection!

Add items to Your Collection and share with colleagues or friends via email.

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Dive in!

Learn more about textiles at our events

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Créez votre collection personnelle!

Ajoutez des objets à votre collection et montrez-les à vos collègues ou à vos amis par courriel.

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Étoffez vos connaissances

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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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Étoffez vos connaissances

Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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