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 Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Diviner's Bag

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Altar Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan, Eastern Bhutan

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Camel Knee Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Plant Fibre Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shoulder Cloth

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

Hat

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Akia

Shoulder Cloth

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

Hat

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Panel

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Ornament

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Wall Hanging

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Explore Hats

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Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Nazca

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Hat

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan or Asia, Central Asia, Afghanistan

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Towel

Europe: Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Zactovna-Bukovina, Village of Kitzman

Carrying Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sacatepequez, San Antonio Aguas Calientes

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Bonnet

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplé

Hat

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Santa María de Jesús

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Official Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Shepherd's Hat

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

Hat

Africa

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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, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Rain Hat

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, France

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Border Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru, North Coast

Fragment

Asia: East Asia, China

Hair Tie

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

Vest

Asia: East Asia, China

Food Cover

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

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Prodded Rug

North America: Canada

Lace Pattern

Europe: Western Europe, France

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Carrying Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Decoration

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Food Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Himachal Pradesh (possibly Bilsapur or Nurpur)

Robe

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Raffia Pile Cloth

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bound Foot Shoe

Asia: East Asia, China

Upholstery Fragment

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Ottawa Valley

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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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