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 End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Dance Skirt

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Ceremonial Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Diviner's Bag

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Ceremonial Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Mandalay, Mandalay

Temple Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Sulawesi Tengah, Toli Toli Utara, Galumpang

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Abaca Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Davao- South Cotabato

Panel

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Table Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Sulawesi Tengah, Toli Toli Utara, Galumpang

Batik Sample

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Money Bag Front

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hair Ornament

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Sarong

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Cordillera Administrative Region- Mountain Province, Bontoc

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Israel, Nazareth

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Chichicastenango

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Chichicastenango

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Baluchistan

Headband

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Cordillera Administrative Region- Mountain Province, Bontoc

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Baby Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

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

Head Kerchief

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Explore Woven Textiles

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Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Volendam

Cloth

Asia: South Asia, India, Eastern India, Assam

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Money Bag Front

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Wedding Shawl

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

Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, France

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Skirt

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania, Walachia, Muntenia, Muscel

Blouse

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania, Valahia

Poncho

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, La Paz, Pacajes, Achiri District

Blouse

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Door Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria, Kwara State, Ilorin

Kilim

Asia: East Asia, Korea

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Camel Decoration

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia

Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Poncho

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Lake Titicaca

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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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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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