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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Vientiane

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Panderma

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Camel Flank Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Wedding Shawl

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

Wedding Cloth

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

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Cloth

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Hyderabad

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Cope

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Money Bag Front

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Batik Wax Applicator

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Panel

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Jacket Back

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Shoulder Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Wrapper

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Seating Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Money Bag Front

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Explore Hats

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Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Baby Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headband

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Bonnet

North America: Canada

Hat

Asia: North Asia, Mongolia

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Chimaltenango, Patzún

Veil

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Ring

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

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

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Explore Woven Textiles

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Belt

South America: Central South America, Bolivia

Curtain Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Purse

Europe: Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Finland

Bed Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Baby Carrier

Africa: West Africa, Ghana, Northern Ghana

Tent Hanging

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Dowry Bag

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

Shawl

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, La Paz, Calamarca Region

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northeast Iran, Horasan

Camel Decoration

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Saudi Arabia

Bag

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece

Mirror Cover

Asia: East Asia, China

Chemise

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece, Thrace

Bag

Africa: East Africa, Ethiopia

Rug

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Sash

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Food Cover

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

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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