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 Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Shaman's Apron

Africa: West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Cloth

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

Dalmatic

Europe

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Ceremonial Apron

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Monk's Garment

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Monk's Garment

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Circumcision Trousers

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Shoulder Cloth

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, North Sumatra, Aceh

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Akia

Wall Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Bengkulu

Waist Cloth

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

Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

Asia: South Asia, India, Mizoram or Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Chin

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Arm Ornament

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Hat

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

Waist Cloth

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

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Cushion Cover

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

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Veil

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Headdress

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Headdress

North America: Central America, Guatemala, K'iche', Cotzal

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Headdress

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Volendam

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Chichicastenango

Bonnet

Europe: Central Europe, Germany

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Double Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Eastern Iran, Baluchistan

Hanging

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Nurata

Door Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Shawl

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

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Belt Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Sumatera Selatan, Palembang

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Dress

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Cushion Cover

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Altar Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia or Malaysia

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi

Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Shawl

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

Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

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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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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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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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