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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Monk's Garment

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Tharparkar

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Shaman's Robe

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Prayer Rug

Asia: East Asia, China, Eastern Turkestan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Panderma

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Dance Skirt

Africa: Southern Africa, Zambia

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Cloth

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Wedding Blouse

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

Wedding Shawl

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

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Cambodia

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Book Cover

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

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Vest

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt

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

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Turban

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Head Kerchief

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Hat

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

Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Uttar Pradesh, Varanasi

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Aacha Alta

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Chinchero

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headband

Asia: West Asia, Palestine

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Shawl

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland, Paisley

Horse Blanket

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

Blouse

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Himachal Pradesh, Chamba

Bib Front

Asia: East Asia, China

Raffia Pile Cloth

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Coverlet

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Blanket

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

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Trousers

Asia: East Asia, China

Cloth

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Tunic Band

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Ghana

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia

Scarf

South America: Western South America, Peru, Lake Titicaca, Taquile

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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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