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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Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northeast Iran, Horasan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, India or Pakistan

Prayer Rug

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Sirih Cover

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

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Prayer Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Funerary Mask

South America: Eastern South America, Brazil, Upper Rio Negro

Ceremonial Mask

Africa: West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South Asia, India, Mizoram or Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Chin

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Batik Sample

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

Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northeastern Thailand, Kalasin province

Skirt

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

Printing Block

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shaman's Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Samar or Leyete Island

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Nusa Penida or Bali

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wall Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Cushion Cover

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

Explore Hats

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Soldier's Hat

Africa: North Africa, Sudan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headband

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, High Atlas Mountains

Hat

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, South Tunisia

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Africa

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Shawl

South America: Western South America, Peru, Puno

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Poncho

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Potosi, Calcha Region

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sacatepequez, San Antonio Aguas Calientes

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Huehuetenango, Todos Santos Cuchumatán

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Sample

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Sewing Case

North America: Canada

Quilt

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Mitchell or Maple

Robe

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Shawl

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Central Iran, Isfahan

Table Cloth

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

Vest

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

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Shoulder Cloth

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

Dress

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Sierra Leone

Hat

Asia: North Asia, Mongolia, Karakarum, Shankh Monastery

Create Your Own Collection!

Add items to Your Collection and share with colleagues or friends via email.

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Dive in!

Learn more about textiles at our events

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Créez votre collection personnelle!

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

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Étoffez vos connaissances

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What's On!

Learn more about our current exhibitions

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Dive in!

Learn more about textiles at our events

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Vivez la nature sauvage

Vivez la nature sauvage

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Étoffez vos connaissances

Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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