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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 Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Wedding Dress

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

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Wedding Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China, Central China, Sichuan, Chengdu

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Dance Skirt

Africa: West Africa, Burkina Faso, Volta-Noire, Sourou, Kiembara

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Money Strip

Africa: West Africa, Ghana

Funerary Sheet

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania, Salaj

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Western Anatolia, Kula

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northeast Iran, Horasan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Batik Sample

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Wrapper

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Ceremonial Cloth

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

Waist Cloth

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

Leggings

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Table Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Padang

Sash

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

Shoulder Cloth

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

Ceremonial Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Explore Hats

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Hat

Europe: Northern Europe, Scandinavia

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

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

Hat Fragment

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Headdress Panel

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Polynesia, Samoa Islands

Head Cloth

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Head Cloth

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia

Explore Tea Cosies

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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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Skirt Border

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Fragment

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi

Shirt

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Yemen, North Yemen, Sana'a

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Coca Bag

South America: Western South America, Peru

Shoulder Cloth Or Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Shawl

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England, Norwich

Belt

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Guatemala Department, Chuarrancho

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Chichicastenango

Dress

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Eastern Iran, Khorasan

Shoulder Cloth

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

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Blouse

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

Sash

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Fergana Province, Fergana

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

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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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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