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

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

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Throne Cover

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Ningxia Huizu Zizhiqu

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Camel Flank Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Wedding Shoe Cover

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

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Diviner's Bag

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Hunter's Coat

Africa: West Africa, Mali

Masquerade Costume

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Sirih Cover

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Altar Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Prayer Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Wrapper

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

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Hair Comb

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia?

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat Band

South America: Central South America, Bolivia, Cochabamba

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Sumatera Barat, Padang Highlands, Padang Maqek village

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Kerchief

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria, Homs

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Guizhou Province

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Bonnet

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

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hair Tie

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Head Ring Flap

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

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Explore Tea Cosies

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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, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Explore Woven Textiles

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Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shirt Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru, North Coast

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Cover

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Yardage

Europe: Western Europe, Netherlands, Noord-Holland

Belt

North America: Central America, Guatemala; Totonicapán Department

Poncho

North America: Mexico, Chiapas, Zinacantán

Vest

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Pillow Case

North America: Canada

Wrapper

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Hua Xi region, near Guyang City

Tunic

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria, Lagos State, Lagos

Bag

Asia: South Asia, India or Pakistan

Skirt

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

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shoulder Bag

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Wallet

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

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

Vivez la nature sauvage

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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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