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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Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Shaman's Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Chalice Cover

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, England

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shaman's Baton

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Masquerade Costume

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Blouse

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

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northeast Iran, Horasan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shaman's Robe

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Shawl

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Punjab

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Altar Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia or Malaysia

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Pin Tauk village

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Necklace

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Davao- Davao del Sur

Panel

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Socsargen- North Cotabato

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Pattern Stick

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Explore Hats

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Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Headdress

Africa: Southern Africa, South Africa

Veil

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Hat

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Western Afghanistan

Shepherd's Hat

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

Head Cloth

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Quiché, Chichicastenango

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

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

Hat

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Yunnan

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Bonnet

Europe

Head Ring

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Shanxi

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

Europe: Western Europe, Great Britain, Scotland

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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Belt

North America: Central America, Guatemala

Jacket

Asia: East Asia, China

Shawl

Africa: North Africa, Tunisia, Gabès governorate, Matmata

Shoulder Cloth

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria?

Shoulder Cloth Or Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Coat

Asia: West Asia, Arabian Peninsula

Vest

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Borneo

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Carrying Case

North America: Canada

Cover

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Cloth

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

Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Northern Iran, Shahsavan Area

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Cushion Cover

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Quilt

North America, USA - New England

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Wrapper

Africa: West Africa, Niger

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!

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

Vivez la nature sauvage

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Apprenez-en plus sur les textiles lors de nos événements

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