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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Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Bullock Horn Cover

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Theatre Collar

Asia: East Asia, China

Monk's Robe

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Wedding Shawl

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

Altar Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Coffin Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Ceremonial Sash End

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Bullock Cover

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

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Shaman's Necklace

Africa: West Africa, Nigeria

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Camel Neck Decoration

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Western Afghanistan

Prayer Rug

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Bulgaria

Prayer Rug

Asia: West Asia, Caucasus, Azerbaijan, Shirvan district, Maraza

Wedding Cloth

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China, Guangxi Zhuangzu Zizhiqu, Jin Xou County

Maniple

Europe: Southern Europe, Italy

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Skirt

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

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Basket

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Blouse

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

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

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Southern Sumatra

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Borneo, Sarawak

Loincloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Shoulder Cloth

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

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Skirt

Asia: South Asia, India, Mizoram or Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Chin

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar

Wrapper

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

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines

Skirt

Asia: South Asia, India, Mizoram or Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Chin

Explore Hats

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Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Irian Jaya, Lake Sentani region

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northwest China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Towel

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Kyoto

Head Cloth

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Official Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Hat

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Luzon area, Cordillera Administrative Region- Mountain Province, Bontoc

Head Cloth

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Romania

Veil

Asia: West Asia, Palestine, Ramallah

Cap

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan, Northern Afghanistan

Cap

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan

Hat

Africa: Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Hat

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

Turban Fragment

Asia: South Asia, Northern India, India, Rajasthan

Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Explore Tea Cosies

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Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada, Central Canada, Ontario

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

Explore Woven Textiles

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Cover

Africa: North Africa, Morocco or Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Band

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Sash

Europe: Eastern Europe, Ukraine, Zactovna-Bukovina, Village of Doroshiwtzi

Sleeve Band

Asia: East Asia, China

Napkin

Asia: West Asia, Turkey

Table Cloth

Europe: Eastern Europe

Panel

South America: Western South America, Peru

Dress

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Dress

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Chimaltenango

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Savu

Belt

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Sampler

Asia: East Asia, China

Hanging Fragment

Asia: Central Asia, Uzbekistan, Bukhara

Bag

Asia: West Asia, Iran, Southern Iran, Fars

Coverlet

North America: Canada

Vest

Asia: East Asia, China, Southern China, Yunnan

Panel

Asia: East Asia, China

Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru

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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