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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Funerary Cloth

Africa: West Africa, Ghana, Ashanti Region, Ntonso

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northeast Iran, Horasan

Dalmatic

Europe

Shaman's Baton

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Prayer Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district, Maraza

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

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

Wedding Shawl

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

Bullock Cover

Asia: South Asia, India or Pakistan

Wedding Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Blouse

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary, Transdanubia, Sarkis Area

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Kalimantan

Bark Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Printing Block

Asia: South East Asia

Wrapper

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

Food Cover

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Sumatera Selatan, Palembang

Leggings

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Okha

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Skirt

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

Plant Fibre Mat

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Terengganu, Kota Terengganu?

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Socsargen- North Cotabato

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Sumatera Selatan, Palembang

Leggings

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Eastern China, Guangdong

Headband

Africa: North Africa, Morocco

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Yunnan

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat Decoration

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria, Homs

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru

Headband

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

North America: Mexico, Chiapas, Magdalenas

Hat

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

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Explore Woven Textiles

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Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Blouse

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Bedding Pile Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan or Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Wall Hanging

North America: USA, New York

Salt Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Kurdistan

Souvenir Pillow

North America: Canada, Western Canada, Saskatchewan, Kayville

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Plant Fibre Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Coverlet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Waterloo County, Preston

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Southern Sumatra

Blanket

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Sock

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Okayama-Ken

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Bag

North America: Canada

Bedding Pile Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan or Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Souvenir Pillow

North America: USA

Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, France

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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

Vivez la nature sauvage

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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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