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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Clerical Robe

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium

Sirih Cover

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

Ceremonial Cloth

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

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Camel Neck Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Wedding Dress

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Indus Kohistan

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Prayer Panel

Asia: West Asia, Turkey?

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Ghiordes

Shaman's Necklace

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Sirih Cover

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

Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Mask

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Ceremonial Headdress

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

Altar Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Altar Cover

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

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia, Obruk

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Altar Cover

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shoulder Cloth Or Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Table Cloth

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

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand, Nan

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Skirt

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

Sash

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

Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Panel

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cap

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat Fragment

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Pitumarca

Bonnet

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

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Sash

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Wall Covering

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northwestern Iran, Gīlān, Rasht

Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran, Fars

Sleeve Band

Asia: East Asia, China

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Handkerchief

Europe

Tent Band

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Leg Wrapper

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Yoke

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Eastern Iran

Skirt

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

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Shepherd's Coat

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Shawl

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

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

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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Étoffez vos connaissances

Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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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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Étoffez vos connaissances

Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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