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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Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Prayer Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Western Afghanistan

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Ceremonial Mat

Asie: Asie du Sud-Est, Indonésie, Moluques, Sangir

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Hereke

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Ceremonial Mask

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Ceremonial Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Puno, Juli?

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Kazagh

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Turban

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Skirt

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

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Barat, Cirebon

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Skirt

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

Ceremonial Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia?

Breast Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Barat, Tasikmalaya

Abaca Cloth

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

Batik Sample

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Maluku, Sangir

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Headband Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Head Cloth

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

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Jambi

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Aacha Alta

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Aacha Alta

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Chinchero

Head Kerchief

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Headband

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cap

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Tube Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao- Lanao del Sur

Napkin

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Cloth

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Dress

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Baby Carrier

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Under Saddle Rug

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Dress

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Bag

North America: Canada

Obi Pad

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quetzaltenango, Almolonga

Bedding Pile Decoration

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

Shoulder Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Blanket

Africa: West Africa, Sierra Leone

Bolster Cover

Europe: Western Europe, France

Cape

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Sleeve Band

Asia: East Asia, China

Rug Fragment

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

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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