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, Maluku, Sangir

Wedding Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung

Funerary Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Chasuble

Europe: Western Europe, France

Ceremonial Sash

Asia: South East Asia, Laos

Monk's Tunic

Asia: East Asia, China, Tibet

Gift Cover

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Lesser Sunda Islands, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Lombok

Wedding Belt

Africa: North Africa, Morocco, Fez

Bullock Cover

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

Ceremonial Apron

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Macedonia

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Wedding Shirt

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Priest's Robe

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Ceremonial Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Cope

Europe: Western Europe, Iberia, Spain

Hanging

Asia: West Asia, Iran

Explore South East Asian Textiles

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Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Wrapper

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia

Skirt Length

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand, Eastern Thailand

Batik Sample

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

Jacket

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java, Jawa Timur, Gresik

Ceremonial Mat

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Waist Cloth

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

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra

Trousers

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Western Sumatra

Shoulder Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Malaysia, Terengganu, Kota Terengganu

Skirt

Asia: South East Asia, Laos, Houaphan

Sirih Container

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Timor

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Thailand

Waist Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Bali, Nusa Penida or Bali

Explore Hats

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Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Philippines, Mindanao area, Sulu Archipelago

Bonnet

Europe: Western Europe, Belgium

Hat

Africa: East Africa, Kenya

Hat

Oceania: Pacific Islands, Polynesia, Samoa Islands

Hat

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

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Turban

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Headband Fragment

South America: Western South America, Peru, South Coast

Head Cloth

Asia: South East Asia, Indonesia, Java

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Turban

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Wan Sai village

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Head Cloth

South America: Western South America, Peru, Central Coast

Hat Flap

Asia: East Asia, China

Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China, Northern China

Cap

Asia: South Asia, India, Western India, Gujarat

Head Ring

Asia: South Asia, India, Northern India, Rajasthan

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, Central Canada, Ontario

Tea Cosy

North America: Canada

Explore Woven Textiles

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Festival Hat

Asia: East Asia, China

Blouse

North America: Central America, Guatemala, Sololá

Hanging

Asia: East Asia, China

Scarf

Europe: Eastern Europe, Balkans, Albania

Dress Sleeve

North America: Canada

Belt

Asia: South Asia, Bhutan

Skirt

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

Dress

Asia: South Asia, Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat

Sleeve Band

Asia: East Asia, China

Wedding Kimono

Asia: East Asia, Japan

Vest

Asia: East Asia, China

Rug

North America: USA, Arizona

Souvenir Pillow

North America: USA

Belt Purse

Asia: East Asia, China

Stocking

Asia: South East Asia, Myanmar, Shan, Wan Sai village

Rug

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Fragment

Africa: North Africa, Egypt

Pillow Case

Europe: Central Europe, Hungary

Cover

Asia: Central Asia, Afghanistan

Towel

Asia: East Asia, Japan, Kyoto

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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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