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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Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia

Ceremonial Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Puno, Juli?

Altar Cover

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, North Coast

Dance Skirt

Africa: Southern Africa, Zambia

Shoulder Cloth

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

Prayer Shawl

Africa: North Africa, Morocco

Ceremonial Mask

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Wedding Vest

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Poncho

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Chuquisaca, Potolo Region

Prayer Cloth

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, France

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shoulder Cloth

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

Waist Cloth

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

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Drawstring Bag

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Sash End

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Drying Rack

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Tube Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak, 2nd Division, Serien

Shirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, National Capitol Region, City of Manila

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Explore Hats

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Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Head Kerchief

Asia: West Asia, Iran or Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Ocongate

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia

Head Kerchief

North America: Mexico, Chiapas, Zinacantán

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Chahuaytire

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Sun Bonnet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Head Ring Flap

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka, Shimoga

Headdress

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Tube Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Shoulder Bag

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Wedding Shawl

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

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Punjab

Hooded Cloak

Africa: North Africa, Morocco

Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Banner

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northeast Iran, Horasan

Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Shawl

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran, Kerman Province, Kerman

Hanging

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

Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Towel

Asia: North Asia, Russia

Tent Band

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Create Your Own Collection!

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Dive in!

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Ajoutez des objets à votre collection et montrez-les à vos collègues ou à vos amis par courriel.

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What's On!

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Dive in!

Learn more about textiles at our events

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Vivez la nature sauvage

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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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