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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Prayer Rug

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Lesser Sunda Islands, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Lombok

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Shaman's Baton

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Flag

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district, Maraza

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Ceremonial Mask

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Baby Carrier

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Skirt Fragment

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shoulder Cloth

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Vientiane

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Belt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Terengganu

Explore Hats

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Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Hat

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Bulgaria

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

North America: Mexico, Chiapas, Magdalenas

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Headband

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Turban

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

Bonnet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Durham County

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Hat

Asia: North Asia, Mongolia

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Aacha Alta

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Chinchero

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

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, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Explore Woven Textiles

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Blanket

North America: Canada

Skirt

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Dress

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Dress

North America: Canada

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Boot

Asia: East Asia, China, Eastern China, Zhejiang, Ningbo

Cloth

Europe

Shawl Border

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India

Sleeve Band

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

Poncho

South America: Western South America, Ecuador, Chimborazo, Riobamba

Rug

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, Tataouine governorate, Douiret

Pillow Case

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania, Transylvania, Salaj County

Legging

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Guatemala Department, San Juan Sacatepéquez

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Sash

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Hanging

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Bukhara

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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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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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