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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Hanging

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Altar Cloth

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

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

Temple Banner

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Altar Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Bullock Horn Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Central Anatolia

Ceremonial Cover

Asia: West Asia

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Dance Skirt

Africa: West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Altar Frontal

Asia: East Asia, China

Monk's Stole

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Shaman's Baton

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Padang

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shoulder Cloth

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Leather Strap

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Jo Phu Sie village

Skirt

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

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Tunic

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Barat, Cirebon

Apron

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Northern Java

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Cordillera Administrative Region- Abra

Anklet

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Cap

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Ixil Triangle, Quiché, Nebaj

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Bonnet

North America: Canada

Veil

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

South America: Western South America, Peru, Chinchero

Head Cloth

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula, Syria

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Shawl

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

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Kengtung

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Western Canada, British Columbia

Tea Cosy

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

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

Explore Woven Textiles

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Apron

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Cushion Cover

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Serbia

Fragment

Asia: South Asia, India

Bedspread

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

Scarf

Asia: North Asia, Mongolia

Tent Bag

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Cloth

Asia: South Asia, India, Southern India, Karnataka

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Turkey, Anatolia, Eastern Anatolia

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Nahualá

Hanging

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Chimaltenango, San Andrés Iztapa

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Belt

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Ixil Triangle, Quiché, Nebaj

Coat

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Bukhara

Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Samar or Leyete Island

Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Cover

Europe: Western Europe, France

Blanket

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

Hair Ribbon

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Skirt

Asia: East Asia, China

Collar

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá, Nahuala

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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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