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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Apron

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Vitu Island

Prayer Rug

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Bulgaria

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Christening Dress

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Kutch

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Mask

Africa: West Africa, Cameroon, Oku

Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, France

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Prayer Cloth

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Altar Cloth

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Blanket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Hair Ornament

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Eastern Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Sample

South East Asia

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Purse

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Food Cover

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

Headdress

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Lake Inle district

Band

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines; Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Bonnet

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

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Nebaj

Bonnet

North America: Canada

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Chahuaytire

Bonnet

Europe

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Towel

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Kyoto

Bonnet

Europe: Central Europe, Germany

Hat

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Saurashtra

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

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, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Hooked Rug

North America: USA

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, San Lucas Toliman

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Rank Badge

Asia: East Asia, China

Dowry Bag

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka, Gulbarga or Shimoga

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Fragment

Asia: East Asia, China

Handkerchief

Europe: Eastern Europe

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Guizhou Province, Taijiang County, Fanpai Village

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Kutch

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Bag

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Lake Titicaca

Belt

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Guatemala Department, Chuarrancho

Dress

Asia: East Asia, China

Wrapper

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

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

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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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