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 Turban

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Masquerade Costume

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Temple Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Southeast India, Andhra Pradesh

Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Wedding Dress

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan,Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Indus Kohistan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Priest's Stole

Europe: Western Europe, France

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Ceremonial Headdress

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Dance Skirt

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

Prayer Rug

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

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Vientiane

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Wedding Blouse

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh, Hyderabad

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia, Erzerum

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Batik Sample

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

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Loom Tool

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Table Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Temple Hanging

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Mandalay, Mandalay

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Tenganan Pagerinsingan Village

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Cushion Cover

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

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Indus Kohistan

Shepherd's Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Eastern Afghanistan or Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Head Cloth

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, South Tunisia

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Head Scarf

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Sun Bonnet

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Quebec, Montreal

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Cuzco, Ocongate

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Kerchief

Asia: Central Asia, Turkmenistan, Central Turkmenistan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Headband

Africa: North Africa, Morocco

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Head Scarf

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Head Cloth

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, Tataouine governorate, Chenini

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Handkerchief

Europe

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Scarf

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Sindh

Dress

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan or Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Wedding Turban

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran, Fars

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Rug

North America: Canada, Eastern Canada, Nova Scotia, Lunenberg County, Mahone Bay

Towel

North America: Canada

Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran, Fars

Blouse

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

Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran, Fars

Pillow End

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary, Southern Hungary, Dráva Area

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Food Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Southeast India, Andhra Pradesh

Poncho

South America: Southern South America, Chile

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, San Marcos, San Pedro Sacatepéquez

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