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, Kyoto

Ceremonial Cloth

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Dance Apron

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

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Dance Skirt

Africa: West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Mask

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Money Strip

Africa: West Africa, Ghana

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia, Kirschehir

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Diviner's Bag

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Altar Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Camel Knee Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Cope

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Lace

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Wan Pan village

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Vest

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Shoulder Cloth Fragment

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Belt

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, East Timor

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wrapper

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

Table Cloth

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

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria, Homs

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo

Hat

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Headband

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Baby Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

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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Bound Foot Shoe

Asia: East Asia, China

Bib

Asia: East Asia, China

Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Pillow Case

North America: Canada

Door Hanging

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

Shawl

South America: Western South America, Peru

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Rug

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Bulgaria

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Towel

North America: Canada

Cover

Asia: South Asia, Bangladesh

Chemise Set

Europe: Western Europe, France

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Towel

North America: Canada

Cover

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Sewing Case

North America: Canada

Tent Band

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

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What's On!

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Vivez la nature sauvage

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