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 Wrapper

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

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Vest

Asia: East Asia, China

Funerary Mask

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

Dance Shirt

Africa: West Africa, Burkina Faso, Volta-Noire, Sourou, Kiembara

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Dance Shirt

Africa: West Africa, Burkina Faso, Volta-Noire, Sourou, Kiembara

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northeast Iran, Horasan

Altar Frontal

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Wedding Shawl

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

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northeast Iran, Horasan

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Kazagh

Mourning Overskirt

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Chuquisaca, Tarabuco or Villa Villa

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Camel Flank Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Chair Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Turban

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Shirt

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

Blanket

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Jo Phu Sie village

Wall Hanging

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Sash End

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

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Wrapper

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

Belt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, West New Guinea

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Timur, Gresik

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Book Cover

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Socsargen- North Cotabato

Waist Cloth

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Cap

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Crown

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Hat

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

Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Bonnet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Waterloo County, Galt

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Shepherd's Hat

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

Cap

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Blanket

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Dress

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Wrapper

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

Boot

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Cushion Cover

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Tent Band

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Roundel

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Trousers

Asia: East Asia, China

Panel And Tunic Band

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Bib

Asia: East Asia, China

Roundel

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Dress

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania, Transylvania

Purse

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Quilt Cover

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia, Yarrow

Handkerchief

Europe: Eastern Europe

Coverlet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Belleville

Carrying Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá

Curtain Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England, Yorkshire

Bedding Pile Decoration

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

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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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