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

Christening Dress

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Wrapper

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

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Mandalay, Mandalay

Prayer Cloth

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Altar Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Monk's Stole

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Camel Flank Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Kazagh

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Tenganan Pagerinsingan Village

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Dance Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Toraja Highlands

Mourning Overskirt

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

Money Strip

Africa: West Africa, Ghana

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Shoulder Cloth

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

Shaman's Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Plant Fibre Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia or Philippines

Blanket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Cordillera Administrative Region- Abra

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, East Timor

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Head Cloth

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

Wrapper

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

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wrapper

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Shawl

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Visayas area, Panay island

Food Cover

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh or Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Kutch

Headband

South America: Western South America, Peru, South Coast

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Kengtung

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Head Ring Flap

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Eastern China, Guangdong

Headband

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northeast China, Hebei

Cap

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Nebaj

Hat

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Hat

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Headdress

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

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, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Explore Woven Textiles

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Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, East Timor

Dowry Bag

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria, Oyo State, Iseyin

Blouse Fragment

North America: Central America, Belize, Maya Mopan

Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Blouse Fragment

North America: Central America, Belize, Maya Mopan

Baby Carrier

Africa: West Africa, Ghana, Northern Ghana

Wrapper

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Savu

Dance Shirt

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

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Bib

Asia: East Asia, China

Placemat

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Slip

North America: Canada, Western Canada, Manitoba, Winnipeg

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Blouse

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

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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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