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

Wedding Dress

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

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Shaman's Necklace

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Theatre Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Sirih Cover

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

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Money Strip

Africa: West Africa, Ghana

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Dance Sling

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

Ceremonial Mask

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Ceremonial Mask

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Bolster Cover

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Money Strip

Africa: West Africa, Ghana

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Panel

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Timur, Gresik

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Hat

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

Shawl

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Maluku, Sangir

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Ceremonial Cloth

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

Shoulder Cloth

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Explore Hats

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Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Veil

Europe

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Sash

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Bonnet

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

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Hat Band

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Guizhou Province

Official Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Cap

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia?

Head Cloth

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Official Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Salt Bag Fragment

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northern Iran

Rain Cape

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Bag

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan or Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Belt

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Nahuala

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Yardage

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Rug

Europe: Eastern Europe, Moldova

Trousers

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Bag Face

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Belt

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Santiago Sacatepequez

Skirt Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Shoulder Cloth

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

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Bag

Africa: East Africa, Ethiopia

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