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

Christening Dress

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district, Maraza

Wedding Shawl

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

Monk's Garment

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Sirih Cover

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

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

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

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Kyoto

Maniple

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Altar Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Cordillera Administrative Region- Mountain Province, Bontoc

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Earring

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Jacket

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

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Sash

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

Panel

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Terengganu, Kota Terengganu

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Bengkulu

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Wrapper

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

Shirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Davao- Davao del Sur

Explore Hats

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Headband Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru, South Coast

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Polynesia, Samoa Islands

Cap

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Sulu Archipelago

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands, Utrecht province, Spakenburg

Bonnet

Europe

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Leg Wrapper

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Bonnet

Europe: Central Europe, Germany

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Turban

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northeast China, Hebei

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Lake Titicaca, Taquile

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Blouse Fragment

North America: Central America, Belize, Maya Mopan

Commemorative Cloth

Africa: East Africa, Kenya

Shawl

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Yemen

Rug

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Marrakesh Plains

Bedding Bag

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Kazagh

Towel

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Fragment

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Belt

South America: Western South America, Ecuador

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Bag

South America: Western South America, Peru, Lake Titicaca, Taquile

Hooked Rug

North America: Canada, Eastern Canada, Newfoundland & Labrador

Pants

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

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Nebaj

Bag

Asia: South Asia, India

Fragment

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Serbia and Montenegro

Loin Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Placemat

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary, Baranya, Pecs

Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Europe: Western Europe, France, Loire-Atlantique Department, Nantes

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