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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Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

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

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, France

Flag

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Ceremonial Mask

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Wedding Cloth

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Guangxi Zhuangzu Zizhiqu, Jin Xou County

Ceremonial Cloth

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Apron

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Vitu Island

Prayer Cloth

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan, Eastern Bhutan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Skirt

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Visayas area, Panay island

Table Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Apron

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

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Cape

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Java

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Shoulder Cloth

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Band

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Skirt

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

Anklet

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Barat, Cirebon

Explore Hats

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headband

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headband

North America: Central America, Guatemala; Totonicapán Department

Baby Bonnet

North America: USA

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Li Mountains

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia

Hat

Europe: Northern Europe, Scandinavia

Head Cloth

Asia: East Asia, China

Cowboy Hat

South America: Southern South America, Chile, Santiago

Head Kerchief

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Eastern Iran, Khorasan

Head Scarf

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Bonnet

Europe

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Salt Bag

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Show Towel

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Albania

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Handkerchief

Europe

Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Rug

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Punjab

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, San Marcos, San Pedro Sacatepéquez

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Blouse

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Blouse Fragment

North America: Central America, Belize, Maya Mopan

Baby Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Ireland

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Chimaltenango, Tecpán

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Skirt

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

Hooked Rug

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

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What's On!

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Learn more about textiles at our events

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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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