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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Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Dance Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi, Toraja Highlands

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Theatre Robe

Asia: East Asia, China

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Altar Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Kalimantan Timur, Apo Kayan

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Northern Thailand

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Necklace

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Chest Ornament

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Kengtung

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Yogyakarta

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Wall Hanging

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Band

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Explore Hats

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Hat

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Hat Fragment

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco

Head Cloth

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Saurashtra

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northeast China, Hebei or Northern China, Shanxi

Cap

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Towel

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Tokyo

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, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Pillow Case

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplé

Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Towel

North America: Canada

Quilt

Asia: East Asia, Korea

Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat, Saurashtra

Food Cover

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

Fragment

Europe: Western Europe, France

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Java

Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Kurdistan, Senneh

Bed Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan

Dress

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario, Grenville County, Prescott

Sewing Case

Europe or North America: USA

Hat

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

Bedding Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Cuff

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Greece, Peloponnese, Corinth

Vest

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Buggy Shawl

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Eastern Townships

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Create Your Own Collection!

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Dive in!

Learn more about textiles at our events

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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!

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

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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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