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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Dance Shirt

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

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia

Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shawl

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Camel Flank Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Kula

Wedding Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China, Central China, Sichuan, Chengdu

Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Skirt

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

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

Pattern Stick

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Jo Phu Sie village

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Belt

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

Table Cloth

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Nusa Penida, Klungkung

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Purse

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Wall Hanging

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Explore Hats

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Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Bonnet

North America: Canada

Bonnet

Europe

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Africa

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Yunnan

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Western Afghanistan

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Irian Jaya, Lake Sentani region

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Western Sumatra

Hat Flap

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Towel

Europe: Eastern Europe

Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Sample

Africa

Hair Tie

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Huehuetenango, Aguacatan

Pillow Case

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Wall Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru

Crib Quilt

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Grey County, Dundalk

Blouse Fragment

North America: Central America, Belize, Maya Mopan

Cloth

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Tent Band Fragment

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan

Wallet

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Coverlet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec

Double Bag

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Western Afghanistan

Robe Yardage

Asia: East Asia, China

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Wrapper

Asia: South Asia, India, Eastern India, Nagaland, Angami

Belt

South America: Western South America, Peru

Edging

Europe

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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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