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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Sirih Cover

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Wedding Shawl

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

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Camel Flank Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Bolster Cover

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Prayer Rug

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Prayer Panel

Asia: West Asia, Turkey?

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Blanket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Wrapper

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Cloth

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Purse

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Kapuas River

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Printing Block

Asia: South East Asia

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Jacket

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

Dance Apron

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

Explore Hats

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Head Ring

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Belt

North America: Central America, Guatemala; Totonicapán Department

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Yunnan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Chichicastenango

Hat

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

Towel

Europe: Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Zactovna-Bukovina, Village of Doroshiwtzi

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Headband Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru, South Coast

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Hat

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

Headdress

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Explore Woven Textiles

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Commemorative Cloth

Africa: East Africa, Tanzania

Coverlet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec

Scarf

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Albania

Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Sleeve Band

Asia: East Asia, China

Hair Ribbon

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Totonicapán Department

Bib

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Mask

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Handkerchief

Europe

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, K'iche', Santa Catarina Ixtahuacan

Jacket Back

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Sampler

Europe: Central Europe, Germany

Apron

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Serbia and Montenegro

Bag

South America: Central South America, Paraguay

Towel

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania: Hunedoara County

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Santiago Atitlan

Create Your Own Collection!

Add items to Your Collection and share with colleagues or friends via email.

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Dive in!

Learn more about textiles at our events

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Créez votre collection personnelle!

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!

Learn more about our current exhibitions

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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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